The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service

Loosely based on the author's own experiences, The Riddle of the Sands takes readers back to the early days of the twentieth century, when Britain shared a tense rivalry with the Kaiser's Germany. 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. Tautly written and full of unexpected twists, this is a timeless work of espionage fiction.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 01/25/2011
ISBN: 9780143106326
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.13w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/14/2011