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The Riddle of the Sands

by Erskine Childers · Penguin Classics · libro de bolsillo · 336 pages

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Pages: 336 pagesAuthor: Erskine ChildersPublisher: Penguin ClassicsFormat: libro de bolsilloLanguage: enRelease date: 7/6/2007ISBN: ISBN 9780141031279

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En 'El enigma de las arenas', Erskine Childers nos sumerge en una historia de espías ambientada en los años previos a la Primera Guerra Mundial. Carruthers, un joven aficionado a la navegación, se ve envuelto en una peligrosa aventura cuando acompaña a su amigo Davies en una expedición a las islas Frisias, en la costa alemana. Lo que comienza como una simple cacería de patos pronto se revela como una misión de espionaje para descubrir los planes secretos de la armada alemana. A bordo del yate Dulcibella, Carruthers y Davies se enfrentarán a traiciones, peligros y misterios en un entorno hostil y desconocido, donde la seguridad de Gran Bretaña pende de un hilo. Esta novela clásica de espionaje, considerada precursora del género, destaca por su realismo, su detallada descripción de la navegación costera y su evocadora atmósfera de intriga y suspense. Una lectura imprescindible para los amantes de la aventura y el espionaje.



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Erskine Barton Childers

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Erskine Barton Childers was an Irish writer, BBC correspondent and United Nations senior civil servant.

1929–199611 titles published
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