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Besides being a novelist, what was le Carré's occupation in the 1950s and 1960s?

  • Doctor

  • Spy

  • Scientist

  • Journalist

Answer

Le Carré's career as a spy began in the 1950s when he joined the British Secret Service, MI5, where he worked for several years before transferring to MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service. During this time, he operated under the cover of a diplomat, working in various embassies around the world, including Germany, where he spent a significant portion of his career.
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