Badminton

Populism, data misuse, and fake news - what to do when the world suddenly goes up in flames?

Nat has put his best years as a spy behind him. Just as he returns to London to his wife, he is given one last major assignment. To unwind, Nat plays badminton on Mondays, recently against Ed, a young man who hates Brexit, hates Trump, and is disillusioned with his work at a soulless media agency. And it is precisely Ed who challenges Nat outside the court, forcing him to question his stance towards his own country and his previous life. He must make a significant decision that will have consequences for everyone involved. John le Carré once again proves to be insightful and wise in his choice of story and characters, serving as a great chronicler of our time.

No one else names - ruthlessly towards politicians and incredibly fascinating for his readers - the open and well-kept secrets of our time as clearly as John le Carré.

No author can transform the polite conversation of two people sitting at a table into a highly dangerous game quite like le Carré.