Len Deighton
Leonard Cyril Deighton was a British author. His publications have included cookery books and works on history, but he is best known for his spy novels.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- London
- Educated at
- Royal College of ArtSt Marylebone Grammar SchoolWilliam Ellis SchoolSaint Martin's School of Art
- Awards
- 🏆 German Crime Fiction Award
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Trending topics shown first"When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war."
"The factory workers say that it’s impossible to do anything right. If you arrive five minutes early you are a saboteur; if you arrive five minutes late you are betraying socialism; if you arrive on ti…"
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Timeline
1929
Born
Birth2026
Died
Death
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