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The Naive and Sentimental Lover
The Naive and Sentimental Lover
Author: John Le Carre
When first published, The Na?ve and Sentimental Lover came as a bolt from the blue -- an abrupt departure for the world's grandmaster of spy thrillers. Nearly thirty years later, an increasing number of le Carr? fans have come to applaud his versatility, and treasure this tale for the qualities they have discerned in all his novels: a constant p...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553279955
ISBN-10: 0553279955
Publication Date: 10/1/1984
Edition: Reissue
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2.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This is a different sort of John Le Carre book. It is more of a psychological study than a traditional spy novel.

"Aldo Cassidy, a tycoon caught frantically between two astonishing loves. Trapped with him are Shamus, a wild artist who carouses by day or night, and Helen, the artist's nakedly alluring wife. Who will wind up with whom is only one of the mysteries in a world founded upon spontaneity and feeling..."


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