The Russia House Signed by John le Carré First Limited Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1989. Limited edition of only 250 copies of which this is No. 157. A fine copy without any signs of previous ownership. No foxing and contents unblemished throughout. Covers are unmarked and have no bumping or rubbing to corners. In original glassine wrapper with no loss or tears. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication.

"The Russia House" by John le Carré is a Cold War spy novel that takes place in the late 1980s. The story follows Barley Blair, a disillusioned and alcoholic publisher who is unexpectedly recruited by British intelligence to help smuggle a manuscript out of Moscow. The manuscript is from a mysterious source known only as "Goethe," who claims to have information about a new and terrifying Soviet weapons system. As Barley becomes more involved in the mission, he becomes increasingly embroiled in a web of espionage and deceit. The novel is known for its complex characters, intricate plot, and depiction of the changing geopolitical landscape of the late Cold War era. It was adapted into a film starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in 1990.