The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service
Author: Erskine Childers
Brimming with heart-stopping action, “The Riddle of the Sands” is one the earliest spy novels. This spell-binding story is set in the period before the start of the First World War. It narrates the story of two friends’ adventure as they stumble upon Germany’s plans to invade England. A gem of the thriller genre….Read More
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