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When was Mundt introduced? I tried backtracking but I found could only find his name suddenly introduced as if they've been discussing him this entire time. I recognise him from The Spy that Came in From the Cold but that was mostly it.

Selena He's first referred to as the nickname "Blondie" (Scarr's name for him), then the nickname "Freitag" (Elsa's name for him), before we find out his rea…moreHe's first referred to as the nickname "Blondie" (Scarr's name for him), then the nickname "Freitag" (Elsa's name for him), before we find out his real name. And yes, he's the dogsbody as well. (less)

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John le Carré george smiley books in order?

Brendan The only ones that really ought to be read in order are the so-called Karla Trilogy -- "Tinker Tailor," "Schoolboy," and "Smiley's People." "The Spy W…moreThe only ones that really ought to be read in order are the so-called Karla Trilogy -- "Tinker Tailor," "Schoolboy," and "Smiley's People." "The Spy Who Came In From the Cold," "The Looking Glass War," and "The Secret Pilgrim" only feature Smiley as a minor character and are standalone works.(less)

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So Elsa was copying the files her husband brought home? How and when? Are we to assume she had no feelings for him then and he was just collateral? After all, a few weeks after his murder she is meeting the person behind it, behaving like they are good friends or perhaps someting else as well.

Pat It seems as though you've answered your own question.…moreIt seems as though you've answered your own question.(less)

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Thomas Kanyak He only started bringing home poor grade files after he began to suspect his wife. Anyway, he was afraid of being exposed no matter the quality of int…moreHe only started bringing home poor grade files after he began to suspect his wife. Anyway, he was afraid of being exposed no matter the quality of intel he was receiving.(less)

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