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Desiree asked this question about A Legacy of Spies: A Novel:
Do you need to read earlier books with Smiley to follow this one, or can they be read out of order?
John To fully understand Legacy, you need to be familiar with The Spy Who Came In From the Cold (Spy) and to a lesser degree Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. …moreTo fully understand Legacy, you need to be familiar with The Spy Who Came In From the Cold (Spy) and to a lesser degree Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. It would be best if you read the two books first but if you are looking for a shortcut, read the plot summaries (with spoilers) of the two books. (I read Spy almost 5 years ago, I reviewed a plot summary on Wikipedia).(less)
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A Legacy of Spies
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