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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kate Ng

Suleika Dawson recalls ‘zigzagging’ years-long affair with author John Le Carre

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A woman who claims to have had a years-long affair with the late John Le Carre, whose real name was David Cornwell, has revealed intimate details about their relationship in a new book.

Suleika Dawson, which is not her real name, said she first met Cornwell when he was 50 years old and that they were together for a total of 30 months, first for two years between 1983 and 1985, and for another six months in 1999.

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