The Riddle of the Sands: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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.
Quick facts about The Riddle of the Sands
- Title: The Riddle of the Sands
- Author: Erskine Childers
- First published: 1903
- Genre: great britain, fiction, fiction, action & adventure, fiction, thrillers, espionage
- OpenLibrary ID: OL23797W
Where to read The Riddle of the Sands
The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Riddle of the Sands about?
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.
Who wrote The Riddle of the Sands?
The Riddle of the Sands was written by Erskine Childers.
When was The Riddle of the Sands published?
The Riddle of the Sands was first published in 1903.
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