The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service

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Wildside Press, Dec 1, 2009 - Fiction - 302 pages
"The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service" (1903) is an early example of the espionage novel, with a strong underlying theme of militarism. It is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest spy novels ever written.

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About the author (2009)

ERSKINE CHILDERS (1870-1922) was a soldier, government clerk, novelist and politician. He became a strident advocate for Irish nationalism and was executed for smuggling arms into Ireland.

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TitleThe Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service
AuthorErskine Childers
PublisherWildside Press, 2009
ISBN1434408450, 9781434408457
Length302 pages
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