This episode I continue to talk with writer Paul French about all things Ricki Tarr.

We explore how Tarr’s secret family, whether he’s the dark side of Bond and how Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is wrapped up in the end of empire.

Plus, what might have Tarr gotten up to after the end of Tinker Tailor?

Finally, we talk a bit about Paul’s new book, The Last Emperor of China.

All that and much more in this episode.

Paul’s Website – https://paulfrench.substack.com/

Paul’s article on le Carré – https://thechinaproject.com/2021/02/05/what-a-john-le-carre-novel-can-teach-about-china/

Paul’s new’s book The Last Emperor of China – https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250373465/thelastemperorofchina/

Paul’s breakout hit Midnight in Peking – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/242223/paul-french/

Paul’s VoiceMap Tours – https://voicemap.me/publisher/paul-french

Paul’s Twitter – https://x.com/chinarhyming

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