"The Honorable School Boy" John Le Carré, 1977
This is a tale set against the murky backdrop of Southeast Asia during the Cold War. This 1977 classic tells the story of British intelligence officer Jerry Westerby as he navigates betrayal and intrigue. Authored by David John Moore Cornwell under the pseudonym John Le Carré. Cornwell's experiences in British intelligence lend unparalleled authenticity to his writing.