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Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Europe, the novel follows Carruthers, a London professional, who is drawn into a web of espionage during a sailing trip with his friend Davies along the German North Sea coast. Initially seeking leisure, they uncover suspicious activities hinting at a potential German invasion of Britain. Their adventure through hidden channels and sandbanks evolves into a perilous investigation. Notable for its vivid coastal descriptions and suspenseful narrative, this classic is a foundational work in the espionage genre, reflecting the tensions of the pre-World War I era.
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The Riddle Of The Sands A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved, Erskine Childers
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- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erskine Childers
- Publisher
- Double9 Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9789359958293
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Mystery Novels, Classics, Friendship, Suspense, Germany, England, Mysterious, Mysteries, Espionage, Spy Novels, Seas and Oceans, Islands, North Sea, Sailing, East Frisia, Empire
- Original title
- The riddles of the sands
- Rating
- 3.2 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Europe, the novel follows Carruthers, a London professional, who is drawn into a web of espionage during a sailing trip with his friend Davies along the German North Sea coast. Initially seeking leisure, they uncover suspicious activities hinting at a potential German invasion of Britain. Their adventure through hidden channels and sandbanks evolves into a perilous investigation. Notable for its vivid coastal descriptions and suspenseful narrative, this classic is a foundational work in the espionage genre, reflecting the tensions of the pre-World War I era.