The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service

The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service - Paperback

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The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service - Paperback

The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service - Paperback

by Erskine Childers
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by Erskine Childers (Author), David Trotter (Editor), Anna Snaith (With)

One of the first great spy novels, The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First World War. Bored with his life in London, a young man accepts an invitation to join a friend on a sailing holiday in the North Sea. A vivid exploration of the mysteries of seamanship, the story builds in excitement as these two young adventurers discover a German plot to invade England.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.59 x 7.78 x 5.32 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 15, 2008
ISBN9780199549719
Author Erskine Childers
PublisherOxford University Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedOctober 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Milt Bearden was chief of the CIA's Soviet/East European division at the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union. He received the Donovan Award and the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the CIA's highest honor, and is the author of The Black Tulip (available from Random House Trade Paperbacks) and co-author of The Main Enemy (published in 2003 by Random House).

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