Leonard Cyril Deighton (/ ˈdeɪtən / DAY-tən; 18 February 1929 – 15 March 2026) was a British author. His publications included cookery books and works on history, but he was best known for his spy …

Born Leonard Cyril Deighton on 18th February 1929, Len Deighton is a British novelist, military historian and graphic artist primarily known for ‘The IPCRESS File; a novel that was adapted into a movie …

Mar 17, 2026 · When he made the remark that he was “the most illiterate writer ever”, in an interview with Argosy magazine in 1969, Len Deighton, who has died aged 97, had already published five …

Len Deighton (1929–2026) was an English author known for his novels, works of military history, screenplays and cookery writing.

Mar 18, 2026 · Fan of spy fiction? Love a good war story? Here is the complete list of all of Len Deighton's novels and books in order of publication.

Mar 17, 2026 · The British author, Len Deighton, who was best known for his spy novels, has died at the age of 97.

If you enjoy Len Deighton's books and the films inspired by them, and want to know the stories behind their creation and more about the writer's career, the Deighton Dossier is the right place to start!