The Riddle of the Sands
3.8/ 5
4 ratings
About This Book
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. 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.
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Book Details
First Published
1903
Pages
299 pages
Rating
3.8 / 5
Ratings
4
Editions
532
Publisher
MiraVista Press
Language
SPA, UND, GER
Status
Published
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