Saying no to the great spymaster

Saying no to the great spymaster

Michael Brissenden joined his father on a trip through the Balkans to research a novel on organised crime. It led to John le Carré ... and a missed opportunity.

  • byMichael Brissenden

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If you loved me,you wouldn’t leave me,Dad said. But I had no choice

My father and I did not talk of love or grief. But I did not doubt I was loved by this gentle,funny,intelligent man.

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Make dad’s day:30 of the best (and crackliest) Father’s Day recipes

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10+ classic old pubs,all done up and ideal for your Father’s Day celebrations

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From casual courtyard dining to more formal fine-dining,these much-loved Sydney pubs have reopened recently and have really upped their food and drink offerings.

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Sunday Life’s Father’s Day gift guide 2024

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