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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?

©2018 Ken Follett (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio Espionage Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Middle East Africa

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I do not always write reviews but I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the narration. Not too dragged out and and interesting setting, well written.

Very enjoyable

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enjoyable tale of WWII espionage in the desert with some light romance thrown in.

enjoyable.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this, cat & mouse dpy story. Only complaint was I thought the ending a bit weak.

Gripping wartime spy novel

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Less intricate detail about the country, war, culture and character than I'm used to with Follett. More of a love story..trails off at the end. Not as clever links with the characters as others.
Still worth a listen and a good performance.

Follett fan - still good but not his best.

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A slow burner in terms of narrative. initially, it felt a little formulaic but developed into a thrilling climax. The narration was excellent.

A fine finish

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One man's struggle to win the war and find love. He's done a lot better

Formulaic

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Narration was good but got a bit confused with the characters and who was who. Got Sonia & elaina mixed up along with a couple soldiers. Made it hard to follow. Okay story overall nothing to write home about

Okay - nothing special

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A great Ken Follet story that’s easy to listen to with a bit of ww2 history thrown in. Excellent narration.

Very easy listening story

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As always Ken has managed to capture the mind and imagination, building suspense and anxiety you can't put this one down

intense and gripping

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I loved this book. It was brilliantly narrated. Plenty of action,romance, suspense and history. Highly recommended.

Don’t plan anything once you start this book!

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