The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers
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. The story builds in excitement as two young men on a sailing holiday discover a German plot to invade England. This edition is complemented by a fine introduction which examines the novel in its political and historical context.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Carruthers' development from fashionable young man-about-town to patriotic amateur spy.. This one undoubtedly deserves its status as a classic of espionage fiction. * Leah Galbraith, FictionFan *
David Trotter is Quain Professor of English Language and Literature at University College, London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199549719 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199549710 |
| Title | The Riddle of the Sands |
| Author | Erskine Childers |
| Series | Oxford World's Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2008-07-10 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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