A must-read for espionage junkies and 'chaps in scraps' fans. When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip the vision of a manned yacht, A1 scenery and excellent duck shooting quickly works its charm. Much to Carruther's disgust, the reality couldn't be more different. If the Dulcibella is distressingly underwhelming, Davies' ambition for their sailing trip is anything but. There has been suspicious German activity along the coast. "The Medusa," manned by the sinister Dollman, has already tried to destroy him. Why should anyone want to kill...
A must-read for espionage junkies and 'chaps in scraps' fans. When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailin...
When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht quickly works its charm. The reality couldn't be more different. If the boat is underwhelming, Davies's ambition for their sailing trip is anything but. There has been suspicious German activity along the coast. The Medusa has already tried to destroy him. Why should anyone want to kill Davies? What are the Germans trying to hide? Nothing less than a plot to invade Britain. And only these two courageous Englishmen can stop them. Erskine Childers only novel, published in...
When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht quickly works its charm. The r...
Tempted by the idea of duck shooting, Carruthers is lured by his friend Davies into a yachting expedition in the Baltic, only to discover that the itinerary involves more than killing fowl. Soon they're on a wild journey of intrigue, meeting danger at every turn, and ultimately unraveling Germany's secret plans to invade England.
Tempted by the idea of duck shooting, Carruthers is lured by his friend Davies into a yachting expedition in the Baltic, only to discover that the iti...
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. Bored with his life in London, a young man accepts an invitation to join a friend on a sailing holiday in the North Sea. A vivid exploration of the mysteries of seamanship, the story builds in excitement as these two young adventurers discover a German plot to invade England. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's...
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. Bored with his l...
Described by Ken Follett as "the first modern thriller," The Riddle of the Sands is the best-known sailing narrative and a true classic. It was recently ranked 37th in The Observer's list of the 100 Greatest Novels of the past 300 years. Winston Churchill even credited it for the Admiralty's decision to build naval bases in Scapa Flow, Invergordon and Rosyth.
Following in the adventurous tradition of H Rider Haggard, and being a clear influence on the espionage tales of John Buchan, Ian Fleming and John le Carre, The Riddle of the Sands tells the story of two young men on a sailing trip...
Described by Ken Follett as "the first modern thriller," The Riddle of the Sands is the best-known sailing narrative and a true classic. It was rec...
'It seems pretty clear to me that sooner or later we'll be at war with Germany, whether we like it or not.' Carruthers is looking forward to a relaxing holiday when he sets off for the Baltic Sea. Instead he finds himself at the center of a complicated and deadly plot. Will Carruthers and his friend Arthur Davies discover why the sinister and mysterious Herr Dollman is so interested in their little yacht, the Dulcibella? What does Clara Dollman know about her father's plans? Some secret scheme has brought Commander von Bruning of the Imperial German Navy to the East Frisian Islands. Can...
'It seems pretty clear to me that sooner or later we'll be at war with Germany, whether we like it or not.' Carruthers is looking forward to a relaxin...
Davies contacts his friend, Carruthers. He proposes they take a boating trip in the Baltic Sea. Carruthers readily agrees. Both men are up for an adventure. And adventure is what they get, though of a kind more dangerous than what they had envisaged. The Englishmen discover there has been German activity along the coast. Davies has already tangled with the Medusa, captained by the sinister Dollman. It does not stop with Dollman. There are bigger games afoot. Davies and Carruthers learn that the plot is nothing less than a German invasion of Britain. Who can thwart this devilish plot? It seems...
Davies contacts his friend, Carruthers. He proposes they take a boating trip in the Baltic Sea. Carruthers readily agrees. Both men are up for an adve...
