Two British yachtsmen uncover a secret German invasion plot while sailing the North Sea sands. A pioneering spy thriller with authentic nautical detail.
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Two British yachtsmen uncover a secret German invasion plot while sailing the North Sea sands. A pioneering spy thriller with authentic nautical detail.
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Childers's lone masterpiece, THE RIDDLE OF THE SANDS, considered the first modern spy thriller, is recognisable as the brilliant forerunner of the realism of Graham Greene and John le Carre. Its unique flavour comes from its fine characterization,richly authentic background of inshore sailing and vivid evocation of the late 1890s - an atmosphere of mutual suspicion and intrigue that was soon to lead to war.
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Mild chaste attraction; Davies develops feelings for Clara Dollmann
Violence & gore
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Sailing perils, near-drownings, and tense confrontations; little gore
Profanity
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Rare mild period expressions only; no strong profanity
Substance use
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Occasional social drinking aboard the yacht
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central warning on Anglo-German rivalry and British naval defenses
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present
Abuse & suffering
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No abuse or systemic suffering depicted
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