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"Charity" is a 1996 spy novel by British author Len Deighton. It serves as the final installment of the "Faith, Hope and Charity" trilogy and concludes the overarching nine-novel Bernard Samson series, which Deighton published over a span of thirteen years. The narrative resolves the Cold War-era exploits of Bernard Samson, an intelligence officer working for the British Secret Intelligence Service. The book provides closure to the intertwining espionage plots and character arcs established throughout the preceding novels.

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Who wrote the spy novel "Charity"?

"Charity" is a spy novel written by British author Len Deighton. It was published in 1996.

What series does the book "Charity" conclude?

The novel serves as the final installment of the "Faith, Hope and Charity" trilogy. More broadly, it concludes the overarching nine-novel Bernard Samson series that Deighton wrote over thirteen years.

What is the basic plot of Len Deighton's "Charity"?

The narrative resolves the overarching Cold War storylines of Bernard Samson and his wife, Fiona. It resolves the lingering mysteries regarding her defection and his divided loyalties.

Do I need to read the previous books to understand "Charity"?

Because it is the final book in a nine-novel Bernard Samson series, reading the preceding volumes is highly recommended. The plot relies heavily on character arcs and events established in the earlier Cold War novels.

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