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The Riddle of the Sands
Book • 1903
The novel follows Charles Carruthers, a British Foreign Office employee, and his friend Arthur Davies as they sail through the North Sea and the Baltic.
They stumble upon a mysterious German project in the Frisian Islands, which they eventually discover is a secret plan to transport a powerful German army across the North Sea to invade Britain's east coast.
The story is filled with realistic details of sailing and the geography of the Frisian Islands, drawing from Childers' own sailing experiences.
The novel is known for its authentic and detailed descriptions, which added to its authenticity and influence in the spy genre.
They stumble upon a mysterious German project in the Frisian Islands, which they eventually discover is a secret plan to transport a powerful German army across the North Sea to invade Britain's east coast.
The story is filled with realistic details of sailing and the geography of the Frisian Islands, drawing from Childers' own sailing experiences.
The novel is known for its authentic and detailed descriptions, which added to its authenticity and influence in the spy genre.
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William Dalrymple in relation to the individual's involvement in getting arms to Irish Republicans.
William Dalrymple in relation to the individual's involvement in getting arms to Irish Republicans.
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238. Ireland’s Fight For Freedom: The Easter Rising (Ep 1)
Mentioned as the author of 'The Riddle of the Sands', later executed for his involvement with the anti-treaty forces.
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581. The Irish Civil War: The Killing of Michael Collins (Part 2)
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Gordon Corera as a novel that fueled anxieties about German espionage and influenced the creation of MI6.
Gordon Corera as a novel that fueled anxieties about German espionage and influenced the creation of MI6.
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8. The Man Who Made MI6
Mentioned by Kevin Dolan as the reason of World War I because of this novel.
S1 EP69 – Wrestling with a Wizard
