The Riddle of the Sands

By: Erskine Childers;

Language: English

Quality: Like New

Genre: Classics, Historical fiction, Mystery - Suspense,

ISBN: 9780141190457

SKU: BE501475927966

Pages: 332

Description: Tempted by the idea of duck shooting, Carruthers joins his friend Davies on a yachting expedition in the Baltic. But Davies has more on his mind than killing fowl. As they navigate the waters and treacherous, shifting sands on board the Dulcibella, Carruthers learns the real reason behind their trip and how the safety of Britain depends on it. On a wild journey of intrigue and espionage the two men meet danger at every turn, encounter strange sailors and English traitors, and discover a fleet of German war ships assembling amongst the Frisian Islands, ready to invade across the North Sea ...