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British author Nick Harkaway, son of John le Carre, poses for a photograph during an interview with The Associated Press, at his home, in London, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: A LEGACY OF SPIES

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By JONATHAN ELDERFIELD - Associated Press

British author John Le Carre at the UK film premiere of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' in London. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, File)

AP NewsBreak: New le Carre novel brings back George Smiley

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

Actor Gary Oldman is shown in a scene from Swedish director Tomas Alfredson's new screen adaptation of the John le Carre novel "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." (Associated Press)

Le Carre’s Smiley novels and the end of English particularism

By Marc Carnegie - Special to The Washington Times

Gary Oldman portrays George Smiley, who is called out of retirement from MI6 when a covert operation goes awry, in the latest but not greatest adaptation of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." (Focus Features via Associated Press)

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’

By Adam Mazmanian - Special to The Washington Times

Gary Oldman (right) spent a month mulling over whether to take on the role of George Smiley, which Alec Guinness put a distinctive stamp on. "The ghost of Guinness just sort of loomed so large," said Mr. Oldman, shown on the set (above) during the filming of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." (Associated Press)

Oldman bests ‘ghost of Guinness’

Associated Press

Firth happy playing 2nd fiddle in ‘Tinker, Tailor’

By SHERI JENNINGS - Associated Press