Name: Agent Running in the Field: A Thrilling Spy Novel by Le Carré
SKU: 9781984878878
Author: John le Carré
ISBN: 9781984878878

Question 1

What is the main plot of 'Agent Running in the Field'?

Accepted Answer

The novel follows Nat, a 47-year-old veteran British Secret Intelligence Service agent, who believes his agent runner days are over. He is called back to London to manage a defunct substation called The Haven, where he encounters a young agent, Florence, and an unlikely badminton opponent, Ed, who together pull him into a web of political intrigue and anger related to Moscow Centre and current global issues.

Question 2

Who are the main characters in the book?

Accepted Answer

The main characters include Nat, a veteran agent; his wife, Prue; young agent Florence, who focuses on Russia; and Ed, Nat's badminton opponent, who holds strong political views.

Question 3

What themes does John le Carré explore in this novel?

Accepted Answer

John le Carré explores themes of contemporary espionage, the growing threat from Moscow Centre, political disillusionment (particularly concerning Brexit and Trump), personal relationships under pressure, and the moral complexities of modern intelligence work.

Agent Running in the Field

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