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The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service (Pocket Penguin Classics) Book

A story set in the background of inshore sailing and evocation of the late 1890s - an atmosphere of mutual suspicion and intrigue that was soon to lead to war.Read More

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  • TheBookPeople

    Childers' lone masterpiece, The Riddle of the Sands, considered the first modern spy thriller, is recognisable as the brilliant forerunner of the realism of Graham Greene and John le Carre. Its unique flavour comes from its fine characterization, richly authentic background of inshore sailing and vivid evocation of the late 1890s - an atmosphere of mutual suspicion and intrigue that was soon to lead to war.

  • Blackwell

    First published in 1903, this classic seafaring adventure follows a daring investigation by two men who discover a terrifying plan to invade England. Childers' lone masterpiece, The Riddle of the Sands, considered the first modern spy thriller...

  • Penguin

    Childers's lone masterpiece, The Riddle of the Sands, considered the first modern spy thriller, is recognisable as the brilliant forerunner of the realism of Graham Greene and John le Carre.

  • 0141031271
  • 9780141031279
  • Erskine Childers
  • 7 June 2007
  • Penguin Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 352
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