Badminton

Populism, data abuse and fake news - what to do when the world is suddenly on fire?

Nat has his best years as a spy behind him. He has just returned to London to his wife, when he is given one last big assignment. For recreation, Nat plays badminton on Mondays, lately against Ed, a young man who hates Brexit, hates Trump, also hates his job in a media agency that has become soulless. And Ed, of all people, challenges Nat off the court, forcing him to question his attitude toward his own country and his life so far. And to make a grave decision that will have consequences for everyone. John le Carré once again proves to be clear-sighted and wise in his choice of story and its protagonists, a magnificent chronicler of our times.
"No one else names - unsparingly to politicians and incredibly fascinating to his readers - the open and well-kept secrets of our time as clearly as John le Carré." The Guardian

"No author is able to turn the polite conversation of two people sitting at a table into a highly dangerous game like le Carré." The Daily Telegraph.