To mark the publication of his new novel A Legacy of Spies, one of the world's greatest writers shares his secrets in a must-see event. Join us as John le Carré: An Evening with George Smiley is broadcast live to cinemas on 7 September. | Penguin Books

John le Carré – Silverview – out now Characteristically taut and incisively written, the final completed novel from the unassailable master of espionage finds an independent bookshop owner caught between the sinister attentions of a Polish emigré and the dogged suspicions of a British spy chief. Order your copy in hardback. | Penguin Books

“I’ve used some authentic words but I prefer my own really.” British espionage writer John le Carré has died aged 89. In 1976, he talked to Melvyn Bragg about scalphunters, honeytraps, moles and the language of spying in his books. | BBC Archive