Erskine Childers
Erskine Childers was a British-born Irish author, best known for his novel 'The Riddle of the Sands' (1903), which is considered one of the early examples of the espionage thriller genre. Childers was also involved in the Irish nationalist movement and took part in the Irish War of Independence. He was executed by the authorities of the Irish Free State during the Irish Civil War in 1922.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Riddle of the Sands
This novel is a classic early 20th-century spy thriller that follows two British yachtsmen who stumble upon a German plot to invade England while on a sailing trip in the North Sea. The duo must use their wits and sailing skills to outmaneuver the Germans and alert the British government of the impending attack. The book is notable for its attention to detail and realism, particularly in its descriptions of sailing and the North Sea coastline.
