The NaĆ ve and Sentimental Lover.

Le Carre, John

Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1971

About this Item

First edition of le CarrĆ 's classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes. An exceptional example. Loosely based on Le Carre's relationship with James and Susan Kennaway following the breakdown of his first marriage, The NaĆ ve and Sentimental Lover follows the story of Aldo Cassidy, a young entrepreneur who meets an aging writer and his beautiful wife with whom he develops a passionate relationship. Upon its release, the novel received mixed reviews, and prompted Le Carre's return to the spy genre and his most famous character George Smiley with the acclaimed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and subsequent sequels in The Quest for Karla trilogy. Seller Inventory # 146204

Bibliographic Details

Title: The NaĆ ve and Sentimental Lover.

Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition