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Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré's legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré's son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will receive its first-ever stage adaptation in the West End this autumn. The announcement marks a major return of the “Circus,” le Carré's iconic fictionalised British intelligence service, and the literary rebirth of one of spy fiction's most enduring characters. Join Spybrary - the ultimate community for spy fiction fans. The Taper Man: Smiley Heads Stateside Set in 1965, The Taper Man picks up 18 months after the events of Harkaway's bestselling Karla's Choice and places George Smiley in unfamiliar terrain—America. The novel explores Smiley's pursuit of a communist network on the US West Coast, threading together geopolitical paranoia with moral ambiguity in classic le Carré fashion. The story unfolds amid the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War, with Smiley navigating tensions with the CIA ("the Cousins") while unravelling Soviet infiltrations that stretch back to the 1950s. “It's time to meet our American Cousins,” Harkaway says. “We're following the breadcrumbs of a messy debacle in Helsinki all the way to California, uncovering the truth of Karla's 1950s network and pursuing Roy Bland into the USSR.” Publishing director Harriet Bourton of Viking describes The Taper Man as “an extraordinary new addition to the iconic literary world of John le Carré,” praising Harkaway's ability to honour the legacy while making it unmistakably his own. Smiley on Stage: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at Soho Place Alongside the novel news, spy fans will see Smiley on stage for the first time this November, when The Spy Who Came in From the Cold—le Carré's 1963 classic—premieres at @sohoplace in London. Directed by Jeremy Herrin and adapted by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge, the production follows a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas, the embittered British agent at the heart of the novel, with Agnes O'Casey playing Liz Gold. George Smiley will be portrayed by John Ramm. Clare Cornwell, director of the le Carré estate, says: “We are delighted to be celebrating the return of the Circus and George Smiley through these two new projects.” The John le Carré Legacy Continued Nick Harkaway, the fourth son of David Cornwell (John le Carré), previously completed the posthumous publication of Silverview and edited A Private Spy, a collection of his father's letters. In Karla's Choice, he took the bold step of writing new fiction within the le Carré universe—an effort praised by critics and readers alike. Watch our interview all about Karla's Choice with Nick Harkaway. With The Taper Man, Harkaway deepens his claim to the Smiley legacy while expanding the geopolitical canvas of the saga. For longtime fans of le Carré, and the next generation discovering his work through adaptations and new fiction, 2025 may just be the most thrilling year since Smiley first came in from the cold.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Praying Prophet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Praying Prophet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Praying Prophet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Praying Prophet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Prodigal Son". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "Jonah: The Prodigal Son". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "He Is Risen!". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "He Is Risen!". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "To Be Found Faithful: The Parable Of The Ten Minas". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "To Be Found Faithful: The Parable Of The Ten Minas". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, concluded the sermon series, Stories That Still Speak, with a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, concluded the sermon series, Stories That Still Speak, with a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
Some thoughts by David Eldridge about the Importance of doing God's Will in the face of peer pressure.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Joy of Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Joy of Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Gift Of Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Gift of Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Vision For Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Vision For Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Call To Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Call To Generosity". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Elder Brother". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Elder Brother". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Loving Father". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Loving Father". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Great Banquet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Great Banquet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Rich Fool". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Rich Fool". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Good Samaritan". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Good Samaritan". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon entitled "The Parable Of The Sower". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon entitled "The Parable Of The Sower". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Advent titled "Shall Not Perish But Have Everlasting Life". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Advent titled "Shall Not Perish But Have Everlasting Life". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon of Advent titled "That Whoever Believes In Him". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Advent titled "That Whoever Believes In Him". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Advent titled "He Gave His Only Son". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Advent titled "He Gave His Only Son". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon entitled "For God So Loved The World". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon entitled "For God So Loved The World". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Unhindered". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Unhindered". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Shipwrecked". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Shipwrecked". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
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From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Trials". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.
From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon from Acts entitled "Defense, Part 2". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.