An abridged spy thriller adapted for learners of English at Penguin Readers Level 5 (CEFR B1). Jonathan Pine, the night manager of a hotel in Egypt, becomes involved in a dangerous intelligence operation after receiving secret information. Driven by personal loss, he agrees to help expose the powerful arms dealer Richard Roper, entering a world of deception, loyalty and moral conflict where every decision carries a risk.
Author: John le Carré
Publisher: Penguin Readers
Year published: 2020
Number of pages: 96
Language: English