A Murder of Quality by John Le Carre
George Smiley, retired military intelligence officer, offers to help a colleague who has received a disturbing letter from the wife of a teacher at a prestigious school. The woman is murdered before Smiley arrives at the scene. The police are happy for him to help and share forensic evidence. He uses guile to probe everyone’s story and is faced with secrets and class divisions. An early, intriguing short adventure for Smiley. 8 out of 10. July 2025