Silverview

Author: John le Carré

Set in a quiet seaside town, Silverview follows Julian Lawndsley, a man who leaves behind a high-powered career in the city to open a small bookshop in rural England. His peaceful new life is disrupted when a mysterious Polish émigré named Edward Avon arrives, charming, cultured, and unsettlingly perceptive.
As Julian becomes entangled in Edward’s world, a parallel investigation unfolds within British intelligence. Questions begin to surface about loyalty, betrayal, and hidden allegiances buried deep within the service. What appears to be a simple friendship gradually reveals darker truths connected to espionage and national security.
With sharp insight and emotional depth, Silverview explores the moral complexities of spycraft, the weight of secrets, and the human cost of devotion to country. It is a thoughtful and atmospheric conclusion to a legendary career in espionage fiction.