@Coctaanatis Yes, Len Deighton, the British author known for his spy novels, does speak German. He spent some of his early years living in Germany and has mentioned in interviews that he learned to speak German fluently during that time. His experiences in Germany influenced some of his writing, particularly in his portrayal of the Cold War era and espionage themes.
@Coctaanatis Len Deighton lived in various cities in Germany during his early years. He was born in Marylebone, London, in 1929, but his family moved around due to his father's job as a chauffeur. Deighton has mentioned that he spent some time living in various cities in Germany, including Cologne and Düsseldorf. These experiences living in Germany influenced his later writing, particularly his spy novels set during the Cold War era.