About the book
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies.
\"Fielding and Jebedee were dead, Steed-Asprey vanished. Smiley—where was he?\"
John le Carré's second novel, A Murder of Quality, offers an exquisite, satirical look at an elite private school as it chronicles the early development of George Smiley.
Miss Ailsa Brimley is in a quandary. She's received a peculiar letter from Mrs. Stella Rode, saying that she fears her husband—an assistant master at Carne School—is trying to kill her. Reluctant to go to the police, Miss Brimley calls upon her old wartime colleague, George Smiley. Unfortunately, it's too late. Mrs. Rode has just been murdered. As Smiley takes up the investigation, he realizes that in life—as in espionage—nothing is quite what it appears.
Editions of A Murder of Quality
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143122586
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101603765
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101575758
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781611760989
Read an Excerpt
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies.
\"Fielding and Jebedee were dead, Steed-Asprey vanished. Smiley—where was he?\"
John le Carré's second novel, A Murder of Quality, offers an exquisite, satirical look at an elite private school as it chronicles the early development of George Smiley.
Miss Ailsa Brimley is in a quandary. She's received a peculiar letter from Mrs. Stella Rode, saying that she fears her husband—an assistant master at Carne School—is trying to kill her. Reluctant to go to the police, Miss Brimley calls upon her old wartime colleague, George Smiley. Unfortunately, it's too late. Mrs. Rode has just been murdered. As Smiley takes up the investigation, he realizes that in life—as in espionage—nothing is quite what it appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Murder of Quality about?
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies.
\"Fielding and Jebedee were dead, Steed-Asprey vanished. Smiley—where was he?\"
John le Carré's second novel, A Murder of Quality, offers an exquisite, satirical look at an elite private school as it chronicles the early development of George Smiley.
Miss Ailsa Brimley is in a quandary. She's received a peculiar letter from Mrs. Stella Rode, saying that she fears her husband—an assistant master at Carne School—is trying to kill her. Reluctant to go to the police, Miss Brimley calls upon her old wartime colleague, George Smiley. Unfortunately, it's too late. Mrs. Rode has just been murdered. As Smiley takes up the investigation, he realizes that in life—as in espionage—nothing is quite what it appears.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Murder of Quality?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Espionage and spy thriller
Where can I read a sample of A Murder of Quality?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780143122586
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Murder of Quality?
John le Carré
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Murder of Quality is available as paperback(ISBN 9780143122586) and ebook(ISBN 9781101603765) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101575758) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781611760989)
Where can I buy A Murder of Quality online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy A Murder of Quality from below
Where can I buy A Murder of Quality?