Two acclaimed espionage novelists meet to discuss the enduring legacy of John le Carré's world of espionage and intrigue. Nick Harkaway, son of le Carré and author of The Taper Man—a gripping continuation of his father's Circus universe—sits down with Mick Herron, creator of the bestselling Slough House thriller series (basis of Apple TV's award-winning Slow Horses). Both writers bring deep knowledge and genuine admiration for le Carré's craft.
The evening celebrates the launch of The Taper Man, Harkaway's latest novel—an elegant, morally complex work that extends one of literature's greatest espionage legacies into the modern era. Herron, a self-described le Carré devotee whose own thrillers have captivated readers across twenty-five languages, brings a fellow practitioner's perspective to the conversation. Expect sharp insights into the art of spy fiction, the weight of literary inheritance, and the craft that shapes both writers' work.
The evening concludes with an opportunity to meet both authors and have copies of The Taper Man signed.
