Character · The Circus · 2 books
Control
Control is the secretive head of the Circus.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963)
- Latest appearance
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974)
- Books
- 2 (2 major)
- Series
- George Smiley, Karla trilogy
- Author
- John le Carré
- Circle
- The Circus
Where to meet Control
Control first appears in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963), in a major role, book 3 of the George Smiley series.
Every book with Control
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1963MThe Spy Who Came in from the Coldmajor role · George SmileyBuy
- 1974MTinker Tailor Soldier Spymajor role · Karla trilogyDead, his suspicions still guiding SmileyBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| George SmileyIntelligence officer of the Circus | 2 |
| Peter GuillamSmiley’s loyal lieutenant | 2 |