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WAR & CRIME FICTION

Our Game

By John Le Carre

Sydney. Holder Headline. 1995. 405p.

"Our Game" is a novel by John le Carré, published in 1995. The book follows the story of a retired British spy named Tim Cranmer, who is pulled back into the world of espionage when his former lover, Emma, and his former colleague, Larry Pettifer, reemerge in his life.

The novel is set in the aftermath of the Cold War and explores the changing landscape of international politics and espionage. As Tim tries to navigate his relationships with Emma and Larry, he becomes embroiled in a web of conspiracy and betrayal that threatens to upend his life and career.

Through its intricate plot and nuanced characterization, "Our Game" offers a complex portrait of the world of espionage and the personal and political costs of the spy game. The novel also touches on themes of loyalty, trust, and the shifting alliances of the post-Cold War era.