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Bernard Samson returns to Berlin in the final novel in the classic spy trilogy, FAITH, HOPE and CHARITY Bernard continues to chip away at the mystery of his sister-in-law Tessa Kosinski#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s death in Berlin on the crucial night when his wife Fiona was brought out of the East. Fighting to uncover the truth, he must also confront the key relationships in his own life: Fiona is still far from stable now that she has returned to work, and their children remain in the clutches of his wealthy and manipulative father-in-law. Meanwhile, Werner Volkmann, Bernard#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s friend since childhood, is reluctant to get involved in Bernard#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s crusade. A wonderful depiction both of covert operations and office politics, Charity is packed with action, incident and intrigue, bringing to a triumphant conclusion a series of ten novels that represents one of the great acheivements of modern English fiction. This new reissue includes a foreword from the cover designer, Oscar-winning filmmaker Arnold Schwartzman, and a brand new introduction by Len Deighton, which offers a fascinating insight into the writing of the story.… (more)
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The last book in the Bernard Sampson series.
  Daniel_M_Oz | Mar 13, 2023 |
How can an author bring a ten book series to a satisfactory conclusion? Like this, I suppose. Deighton has tidied up most of the loose ends around the kernel of the Samson saga, Fiona's excursion to the East. He must have lived the part of Bernard so could hardly avoid giving him (probably!) most of what he wanted. He admits to being in love with both of Bernard's women so has to see both of them in a good place. Werner achieves status and shows his independence from Bernard without compromising his friendship. Frank is OK, Dicky is, deservedly, less secure than he would like, and Tante Lisl sails steadily on. There is one surprise, well not absolutely a surprise given Deighton's anti-establishment credentials. We have always known who not to really trust.

The series deserves four stars - Charity is not the best book but it doesn't let the others down.
  abbottthomas | Jan 26, 2016 |
Not for those who want a racy, action packed set of spies, but for me Deighton's depth of characterisation and relationships more than makes up for his usually slow pace. ( )
  NaggedMan | Mar 25, 2014 |
The overriding thought I had with this book is "Whew, finally finished." It's taken me five years to read the nine main books of the Bernard Samson series (I haven't read the prequel novel, Winter, yet), and I think it could have safely stopped at six (the first two trilogies). Granted, this last novel does tie up a few more of the remaining loose ends, and I do enjoy following Bernard around on his adventures, but this was not my favourite of the saga by any means. Recommended primarily for the completist. ( )
  rabbitprincess | Dec 30, 2013 |
series: Faith, Hope, Charity. ( )
  Sweetums | Jul 5, 2022 |
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Bernard Samson returns to Berlin in the final novel in the classic spy trilogy, FAITH, HOPE and CHARITY Bernard continues to chip away at the mystery of his sister-in-law Tessa Kosinski#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s death in Berlin on the crucial night when his wife Fiona was brought out of the East. Fighting to uncover the truth, he must also confront the key relationships in his own life: Fiona is still far from stable now that she has returned to work, and their children remain in the clutches of his wealthy and manipulative father-in-law. Meanwhile, Werner Volkmann, Bernard#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s friend since childhood, is reluctant to get involved in Bernard#65533;#65533;e#65533;(tm)s crusade. A wonderful depiction both of covert operations and office politics, Charity is packed with action, incident and intrigue, bringing to a triumphant conclusion a series of ten novels that represents one of the great acheivements of modern English fiction. This new reissue includes a foreword from the cover designer, Oscar-winning filmmaker Arnold Schwartzman, and a brand new introduction by Len Deighton, which offers a fascinating insight into the writing of the story.

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