A Legacy of Spies: A Novel by John le Carré | Conversation Starters In "A Legacy of Spies", readers are reintroduced to familiar characters and exposed to a new cast, all involved in the mystery and espionage of the Cold War. Peter Guillam, a man who has connections to British Secret Service man George Smiley, is in the midst of retirement when he is summoned to London. The Cold War has finally caught up with him and his former colleagues, drawing them back to be judged by those who are far removed from the ugly truths of the Cold War. John le Carré''s latest novel, "A Legacy of Spies", comes after over twenty-five years of silence from the author. Praised as an "undisputed master", John le Carré continues the thrilling legacy first explored in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. A Brief Look Inside: EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on. These questions can be used to... Create Hours of Conversation: . Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups . Foster a deeper understanding of the book . Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately . Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before Disclaimer: This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource meant to supplement the original book. If you have not yet read the original book, we encourage to do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters.