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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 Espionage Historical Fiction Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Middle East Africa

Critic reviews

Master storyteller
Top-notch entertainment – shrewdly paced, cannily crafted
Absolutely riveting
All stars
Most relevant
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great story line which made it hard to come away from listening to it.

Excellent story

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The premise of the story is good, but there is far too much far too much

Disappointing

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I enjoyed this audiobook greatly. the characters were easily identifiable and rich enough to connect with.

the location description and period language helped to create a convincing atmosphere for the listener.

my only gripe would be that the author made the geography feel small and everything was conveniently local when the distances should have felt vast.

Great story.

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It was a bit drawn out in places, but other than that it is a good historical read

The Key to Rebecca

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this Ken Follet book. The story was gripping and at times nail biting that had me on the edge of my seat.
Superb narration.

Nail Biting

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