John le Carre told his wife he slept with every nanny they’ve ever had

John le Carre, the renowned spy author, was revealed to have been a prolific cheater, confessing to his first wife that he had affairs with every nanny they ever had and maintained a “football team” of mistresses simultaneously. His infidelities, uncovered after his death in 2020, included at least 11 women during his second marriage, with whom he ran affairs like agents with codenames and safe houses. Despite authorizing a biographer to omit details of his affairs, a posthumous biography revealed the truth, showcasing the complex duality and tension that fueled his writing and the impact on his personal relationships.

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