The Riddle of the Sands (Spy Thriller)

Erskine Childers'Äô "The Riddle of the Sands" is a pioneering work in the spy thriller genre, intertwining thrilling narrative with incisive observations of early 20th-century politics and the precarious balance of power in Europe. The novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman, Carruthers, who uncovers a German naval conspiracy while sailing the treacherous waters of the Frisian Islands. ...