Nick Harkaway - The Taper Man : A Novel of John le Carre’s Circus
Join us for an extraordinary evening exploring espionage, literary legacy, and the intricate art of continuing one of modern fiction’s greatest legacies.
| Date | Tuesday 17th November 2026 | |
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| Time | 7:30 PM | |
| Doors Open | 7:00 PM | |
| Venue | High Street Baptist Church | |
About the Book: The Taper Man
It is 1965, and the Cold War is cooler than ever. The Circus—the secret centre of British intelligence—holds one prize asset left in Moscow: a senior Red Army officer privy to deep Soviet secrets. But when a British agent is shot in Helsinki, George Smiley uncovers a counter-intelligence operation that puts Britain's star source in jeopardy.
The trail leads Smiley across the Atlantic to Los Angeles, where a Communist sleeper agent—a "Taper Man"—is poised to expose Britain's operative. To save him, Smiley must navigate an America riven with political tension while his spy in Leningrad risks everything in pursuit of a defecting Russian who holds the final piece of the puzzle.
About Nick Harkaway
Nick Harkaway (Nicholas Cornwell) is the *Sunday Times* bestselling author of nine acclaimed novels, including *The Gone-Away World*, *Gnomon*, and *Karla's Choice*. The fourth son of David Cornwell (John le Carré), Nick worked in the film industry before becoming a novelist. Honoured for bridging popular thrillers with literary depth, he plays a key role in managing his father's enduring literary estate, including editing le Carré's final works. He lives in London with his family.