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The Naive and Sentimental Lover Signed John le Carré
by John le Carré
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
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About This Item
UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1971. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. The Naive and Sentimental Lover Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1971. A fine book that's unmarked throughout, with no foxing to contents or edges. Covers unblemished and top edge tint still bold. In original near fine price clipped dust jacket that has none of the usual toning to the colours on spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to bookplate on half title page. "The Naive and Sentimental Lover" is a novel written by John le Carré, published in 1971. The story follows Aldo Cassidy, a successful businessman who becomes disillusioned with his conventional life and embarks on an affair with a younger woman, the enigmatic Shamus. As Aldo navigates the complexities of love, desire, and identity, he is drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal that forces him to confront his own naivety and sentimentality. Set against the backdrop of Europe in the 1960s, the novel explores themes of existentialism, midlife crisis, and the search for authenticity. With his trademark prose and psychological insight, le Carré crafts a compelling tale that delves into the depths of human emotion and the complexities of relationships.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007822
- Title
- The Naive and Sentimental Lover Signed John le Carré
- Author
- John le Carré
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1971
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Naive and Sentimental Lover Signed by John le Carre First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1971
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