Character · The other side · 2 books
Alec Leamas
Alec Leamas is a burnt-out Circus field agent.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963)
- Latest appearance
- A Legacy of Spies (2017)
- Books
- 2 (1 as lead, 1 major)
- Series
- George Smiley
- Author
- John le Carré
- Circle
- The other side
Where to meet Alec Leamas
Alec Leamas first appears in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963), as the lead, book 3 of the George Smiley series.
Every book with Alec Leamas
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1963LThe Spy Who Came in from the Coldlead · George SmileyBuy
- 2017MA Legacy of Spiesmajor role · George SmileyHis mission is re-examinedBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| George SmileyIntelligence officer of the Circus | 2 |
| Liz GoldYoung Communist librarian who loves Leamas | 2 |
| Peter GuillamSmiley’s loyal lieutenant | 2 |