The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service

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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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Considered one of the first modern spy novels, this tale of espionage and adventure is set against the backdrop of the North Sea's treacherous waters. When two British yachtsmen stumble upon a secret German plot, they are drawn into a dangerous game of intrigue and pursuit. Childers, blending meticulous detail with suspense, crafts a narrative that is both a thrilling adventure and a prophetic warning of the rising tensions in Europe before World War I.
ISBN9781434408457
Author Erskine Childers
PublisherWildside Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages302
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Erskine Childers

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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