The Naïve and Sentimental Lover
 First edition | |
| Author | John le Carré |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Tony Geddes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Published | 1971 (Hodder & Stoughton) |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | A Small Town in Germany |
| Followed by | Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy |
The Naïve and Sentimental Lover is John le Carré's sixth novel and his only non-genre novel. The story has autobiographical elements, as it is based on the author's relationship with James and Susan Kennaway following the breakdown of le Carré's first marriage. The novel was published in the same year as his divorce.
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