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The Key to Rebecca

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Tim Downie
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The Key to Rebecca is a gripping espionage thriller set during the Second World War, from master storyteller 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 ‘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?

 20th Century Historical Fiction Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Espionage Suspense

Critic reviews

Master storyteller
Top-notch entertainment – shrewdly paced, cannily crafted
Absolutely riveting
All stars
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This book was spoilt by the bad narration.
Someone like Ray Porter would have made an amazing job of this!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book as it was about a period in history about which I knew little! The plot a little contrived in places but still a good read with excellent narration!

Interesting and enjoyable but somewhat contrived

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