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In the spring of 1963, George Smiley has stepped away from the Circus, hoping to leave behind the remnants of the West’s long and bitter spy war with the Soviets. With his marriage stronger than ever, there are whispers that he may have finally found contentment. But Control has other plans.

When a Russian agent defects under strange circumstances and the London target he was meant to eliminate has vanished, Smiley is asked to complete what seems like a simple task—interview Szusanna, a Hungarian émigré who worked for the missing man, and uncover any useful information. Reluctantly, he agrees. But as he delves into the mystery, he finds himself drawn back into a dangerous game, where Moscow’s influence is growing and the stakes are higher than ever.

Filling the gap between *The Spy Who Came in from the Cold* and *Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy*, *Karla’s Choice* brings readers back into the world of George Smiley, setting the stage for the battles that lie ahead and the formidable enemy he is destined to face.