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Discover a thrilling literary adventure with 'The Key to Rebecca,' the gripping World War II novel by renowned author Ken Follett. Set against the backdrop of 1942, this compelling narrative introduces readers to Alex Wolff, known as the 'Sphinx'—a ruthless Nazi spy on a mission in Cairo. Experience the intense atmosphere as Wolff navigates the scorching Sahara and leaves a trail of bodies in his wake, holding a copy of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca and a deadly blade. The stakes are high as the British campaign in North Africa hangs in the balance, with German forces led by Rommel closing in. Major William Vandam, an intelligence officer, is determined to thwart the Sphinx's plans and turn the tide in favor of the Allies. Join Vandam and courtesan Elene Fontana as they engage in a deadly game to capture the master spy before it's too late. This captivating paperback novel, published by Pan Macmillan UK, features 528 pages of gripping prose that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a condition of brand new and an ISBN of 9781509862337, this addition to your bookshelf is a must-have for thriller enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509862337
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 528
Description:
The Key to Rebecca is a gripping thriller set during the Second World War, from the number one bestseller and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett.
A Ruthless Spy
1942. Alex Wolff’s goal is Cairo. Following a relentless trek across the scorching Sahara, he arrives in the city with a copy of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, a lethal blade and a trail of bodies in his wake. Known to his handlers as the â€Sphinx’, Wolff is a Nazi spy with a brutal desire to succeed.
A Failing Campaign
The British campaign in North Africa hangs in the balance. Led by Rommel, the Germans are closing in and the Sphinx’s reports on British troop movements and strategic plans are giving them the edge. Intelligence officer Major William Vandam is tasked with hunting down the Sphinx before the British are defeated.
A Deadly Chase
Vandam enlists the help of courtesan Elene Fontana, who agrees to try and ensnare the spy in exchange for a better life in Palestine. Can they catch the master spy before he uncovers Cairo’s secrets and the campaign fails?
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509862337
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 528
Description:
The Key to Rebecca is a gripping thriller set during the Second World War, from the number one bestseller and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett.
A Ruthless Spy
1942. Alex Wolff’s goal is Cairo. Following a relentless trek across the scorching Sahara, he arrives in the city with a copy of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, a lethal blade and a trail of bodies in his wake. Known to his handlers as the â€Sphinx’, Wolff is a Nazi spy with a brutal desire to succeed.
A Failing Campaign
The British campaign in North Africa hangs in the balance. Led by Rommel, the Germans are closing in and the Sphinx’s reports on British troop movements and strategic plans are giving them the edge. Intelligence officer Major William Vandam is tasked with hunting down the Sphinx before the British are defeated.
A Deadly Chase
Vandam enlists the help of courtesan Elene Fontana, who agrees to try and ensnare the spy in exchange for a better life in Palestine. Can they catch the master spy before he uncovers Cairo’s secrets and the campaign fails?