Synopses & Reviews
In the years before WWI, two amateur sailors battle the secret forces of mighty Germany. For over 95 years, The Riddle of the Sands has held a special place in the hearts of both sailing enthusiasts and thriller fans. Its enduring appeal lies not only in its spellbinding and tangled drama, but also in the hauntingly atmospheric backdrop of the fogbound seas and treacherous sands of the Frisian Islands.
Synopsis
The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First World War. Bored with his life in London, a young man accepts an invitation to join a friend on a sailing holiday in the Baltic. A vivid exploration of the mysteries of seamanship, the story builds in excitement as together the two adventurers discover a German plot to invade England.