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The Riddle of the Sands
Spy Thriller
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Veröffentlicht 2023, von Erskine Childers bei DigiCat
ISBN: 8596547754534
304 Seiten
Erskine Childers' "The Riddle of the Sands" is a gripping tale of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of the tense political climate in Europe leading up to World War I. Written in a mix of thriller and travelogue styles, the novel follows two amateur sailors who stumble upon a sinister German plot to invade England. Childers' attention to detail in describing the coastal landscapes ...
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Erskine Childers' "The Riddle of the Sands" is a gripping tale of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of the tense political climate in Europe leading up to World War I. Written in a mix of thriller and travelogue styles, the novel follows two amateur sailors who stumble upon a sinister German plot to invade England. Childers' attention to detail in describing the coastal landscapes and nautical maneuvers adds depth to the narrative, creating a sense of realism that draws the reader into the story. The book's seamless integration of suspense and historical context makes it a must-read for fans of early 20th-century spy novels. Erskine Childers, a British author and politician, drew upon his own experiences as a sailor and his concerns about German naval expansion to craft this seminal work of espionage fiction. His background as a member of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and his interest in international affairs undoubtedly influenced the plot and themes of the novel. I highly recommend "The Riddle of the Sands" to anyone interested in thrilling spy novels or historical fiction, as it offers a unique and engaging perspective on the geopolitics of the era, wrapped in a suspenseful and well-crafted narrative.
Erskine Childers' "The Riddle of the Sands" is a gripping tale of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of the tense political climate in Europe leading up to World War I. Written in a mix of thriller and travelogue styles, the novel follows two amateur sailors who stumble upon a sinister German plot to invade England. Childers' attention to detail in describing the coastal landscapes and nautical maneuvers adds depth to the narrative, creating a sense of realism that draws the reader into the story. The book's seamless integration of suspense and historical context makes it a must-read for fans of early 20th-century spy novels. Erskine Childers, a British author and politician, drew upon his own experiences as a sailor and his concerns about German naval expansion to craft this seminal work of espionage fiction. His background as a member of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and his interest in international affairs undoubtedly influenced the plot and themes of the novel. I highly recommend "The Riddle of the Sands" to anyone interested in thrilling spy novels or historical fiction, as it offers a unique and engaging perspective on the geopolitics of the era, wrapped in a suspenseful and well-crafted narrative.