The Riddle of the Sands
$31.87
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2013
Summary
The first modern spy novel and a must-read for espionage junkies and fans of James Bond and John Le Carre.
When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht, A1 scenery and excellent duck shooting quickly works its charm. But Carruthers hopes for a holiday are quickly dashed. There has been suspicious German activity along the coast. The Medusa, manned by the sinister Dollman, has already tried to destroy Davies. Wh…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099582793 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099582791 |
| Author: | Erskine Childers |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 129mm x 23mm |
| Series: | Vintage Classics |
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Critics Review
“Unputdownable … a classic British adventure story, influencing both John Buchan and Ken Follett.”
Unputdownable… a classic British adventure story, influencing both John Buchan and Ken Follett * Observer *
The Riddle of the Sands remains a fine read, enjoyed by people for whom sailing is a mystery and who, just like one of the books’ heroes,cannot tell a mainsheet from a marlinspike * Guardian *
A ripping yarn, it’s just so exciting * Ben Macintyre *
About The Author
Erskine Childers
Erskine Childers lived a life as adventurous as his novel. Born in London in 1870 but orphaned when he was six, he was brought up by an uncle and aunt in a large Irish country-house. He was known to be incredibly patriotic and became an equally fervent supporter of Irish independence. He ended his life in front of an Irish firing-squad as an IRA rebel in 1922.
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