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Book SynopsisThe classic espionage thriller about two men on a yachting holiday discovering a secret German naval base and an enemy armada with plans to invade England.
Trade Review'A welcome reissue for the classic 1903 tale of espionage on and around the Frisian Islands...it comes with plenty of maps and photos...well worth a read.' Daily Echo - Bournemouth - (August 2010) 'A gem of a book...a good way of updating a classic' Sailing Today (October 2010) 'A gripping, entertaining adventure...new edition includes detailed chartlets of the Dutch coastline to help the reader follow the story, as well as evocative black and white photographs' Nautical Magazine (November 2010) 'It was a joy to have the chance to reread the tale of the enigmatic British sailor, Davies, and his university friend, Carruthers...' Compass Magazine (2010) '...you have the perfect book to curl up with on long winter's nights...' Compass Magazine (2010) 'It's a great tale and the perfect book to curly up with on a dark Winter's evening.' Rescue Magazine (2010) Additional to the original text are a dozen or so black and white photographs which capture most effectively the atmosphere of the Dutch and German Frisian islands.' Cruising (March 2011)
