In this episode we take a deep dive into the intricacies of one of John le Carré’s most unjustly overlooked novels – The Looking-Glass War.

I’m joined by critic and author Jeremy Duns. We talk about weird relationships, how the book is a proto-Slow Horses, and get the first ever comparison of le Carré and the band Nirvana?!?

All that and much more in this episode.

Read Jeremy’s Times article for free here.

John le Carré speaks with Martin Muggeridge for Intimations program in 1966.

Le Carré’s Landscape by Tod Hoffman

More on Mick Herron’s Slow Horses books here.

Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns

Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com

Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com

Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite