The Key To Rebecca
Set in North Africa in the summer of 1942, this is the story of Alex Wolff, master spy, whose mission is to steal British military plans and send them to Rommel, using a code whose key is buried in the pages of Daphne du Maurier's novel, 'Rebecca'.
Set in North Africa in the summer of 1942, this is the story of Alex Wolff, master spy, whose mission is to steal British military plans and send them to Rommel, using a code whose key is buried in the pages of Daphne du Maurier's novel, 'Rebecca'.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780330354271 (0330354272)
Publish date: 1998
Publisher: Pan Books
Pages no: 480
Edition language: English
My digital hold on this one popped up, so I decided to read it instead of the next October Daye installment. Plus, it was the 4th of July, so a spy novel felt like just the right thing, since the worthless oxygen-thief currently occupying Pennsylvania Avenue has basically invited Russian spies into ...
I like Follett and his espionage novels. But this is, sadly, a letdown of sorts. It has an excellent plot, though its more or less a rehash of the 'Eye of the Needle' scenario. Its execution is nearly good, save for being at least 50 pages too long with a bland ending. The action parts are typical F...
I liked it from the beginning till two third of the plot. the story should have well ended before. instead follett keeps on introducing unwanted artificial twists just to drag up the tale. though finally he finishes it so suddenly and bluntly that you read that part again just to make sure nothing h...
In this page-turning thriller set in World War II, Field Marshall Rommel leads a German invasion of Egypt. To aid in this effort, a spy is sent into the heart of the conflict. In infiltrating English-controlled Egypt, this spy -- armed with only his wits and charm, and a copy of Daphne du Maurier's ...
In this page-turning thriller set in World War II, Field Marshall Rommel leads a German invasion of Egypt. To aid in this effort, a spy is sent into the heart of the conflict. In infiltrating English-controlled Egypt, this spy -- armed with only his wits and charm, and a copy of Daphne du Maurier's ...