The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service - Large Print Edition

A Suspenseful and Thrilling British Spy Novel by Erskine Childers, including the original charts and illustrations

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“He purposely put me ashore. I don’t think I’m suspicious by nature, but I know something about boats and the sea.”

The Riddle of the Sands by Irish author Erskine Childers is a sea adventure story first published in 1903.

The sailing narrative is a popular spy story involving an imaginary German raid on England before the start of World War 1. As a pioneering work in the espionage genre, it left an indelible mark on the landscape of spy fiction.

Amidst Europe's impending conflict, unlikely companions Charles Carruthers, a diplomat, and Arthur Davies, an enigmatic scholar, embark on a seemingly innocent sailing trip along the German Frisian coast. Soon, their tranquil journey turns perilous as they uncover puzzling clues hinting at a sinister German plot. Unaware of the relentless surveillance, they're entangled in a web of secrecy, betrayal, and espionage.

The Riddle of the Sands is a thrilling adventure set amidst treacherous waters, where friendship and danger collide in a battle to safeguard Britain's shores. Elevate your reading comfort with our large print edition, designed with you in mind.

Erskine Childers (1870 - 1922) played a vital role in Irish history. He is best known for smuggling arms to Irish rebels aboard his yacht, the Asgard, in 1914. Childers was not just a gunrunner; he was also a diplomat who served in the Irish delegation during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations in 1921. His writings, especially The Riddle of the Sands, reflected his deep patriotism. Sadly, he faced execution by the British during the Irish Civil War in 1922. Childers' life exemplifies the courage of those who fought for Irish independence, making him an enduring historical figure.

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