The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.
First edition of John Le Carre's The Naive and Sentimental Lover; Signed by John Le Carre using his real and pen name
The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.
LE CARRE, John.
$975.00
Item Number: 146330
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.
First American edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by R.D. Scudellari. Rare and desirable using both his real and pen name.
Loosely based on Le Carre's relationship with James and Susan Kennaway following the breakdown of his first marriage, The Naïve and Sentimental Lover follows the story of Aldo Cassidy, a young entrepreneur who meets an aging writer and his beautiful wife with whom he develops a passionate relationship. Upon its release, the novel received mixed reviews, and prompted Le Carre's return to the spy genre and his most famous character George Smiley with the acclaimed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and subsequent sequels in The Quest for Karla trilogy.
