A retired undercover agent, a charming but dangerous woman, and an aging intellectual are drawn together by murder among England's upper crust.

"The second George Smiley novel." Originally published: Great Britain: Victor Gollancz, 1962.

Black candles -- The Thursday feeling -- The night of the murder -- Town and gown -- Cat and dog -- Holly for the devil -- King Arthur's church -- Flowers for Stella -- The mourners -- Little women -- A coat to keep her warm -- Uncomfortable words -- The journey home -- The quality of mercy -- The road to fielding -- A taste for music -- Rabbit run -- After the ball -- Disposal of a legend -- The dross of the river.