{"product_id":"9780099582793","title":"The Riddle of the Sands","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Childers, Erskine, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 07\/06\/2012,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 352 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Vintage Classics,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: VINTAGE ,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Classic fiction (pre c 1945)\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780099582793\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first modern spy novel and a must-read for espionage junkies and fans of James Bond and John Le Carre. When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht, A1 scenery and excellent duck shooting quickly works its charm. But Carruthers hopes for a holiday are quickly dashed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere has been suspicious German activity along the coast. The Medusa, manned by the sinister Dollman, has already tried to destroy Davies. What are the Germans up to? Nothing less than a plot to invade Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd only these two courageous Englishmen can stop them. Published in 1903, The Riddle of the Sands is considered the first modern spy novel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35022884798617,"sku":"9780099582793","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9780099582793.jpg?v=1602536121","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9780099582793","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}