Ken Follett
Read Ken Follett's 'The Key to Rebecca' for a masterful and timeless espionage classic featuring an intricate plot and gripping suspense set in World War II Egypt.
Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca was an immediate sensation, acclaimed for its intricate plot and gripping suspense, captivating audiences and garnering widespread critical praise upon its release four decades ago. Its enduring appeal has cemented its status as a timeless classic in the espionage genre, consistently cited among the most masterful works of spy fiction. The story plunges readers into World War II Egypt, where a highly intelligent and utterly ruthless Nazi master spy, code-named 'Alex Wolff', operates with chilling efficiency within the bustling city of Cairo. His critical objective is to transmit vital intelligence—the closely guarded secrets of Allied defenses—directly to Field Marshal Rommel’s rapidly advancing Afrika Korps, information that promises to breach Cairo's defenses and seal its fate. Against this backdrop of impending doom, the fate of the city hinges precariously on the unlikely efforts of just two individuals. One is Major William Vandam, a British intelligence officer whose past misfortunes and unorthodox methods have rendered him an outcast, making it nearly impossible for him to gain the ear of his superiors despite his urgent warnings. The other is a young, seemingly defenseless Jewish girl named Elene, whose unique position and courage place her unexpectedly at the heart of the perilous struggle.
Autores: Ken Follett
Fecha de publicación: 04-02-2003
Idioma: en
Páginas: 354
Valoración: 5 / 5
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Ken Follett nació en Cardiff, Gales, el 5 de junio de 1949. Estudió filosofía en el University College de Londres. Tras su graduación, trabajó como periodista. Su primera novela exitosa fue "La clave está en Rebeca" (1980). Alcanzó fama mundial con la novela histórica "Los pilares de la Tierra" (1989), a la que siguieron otras obras como "Un mundo sin fin", "Una columna de fuego" y "Las tinieblas y el alba", todas ambientadas en el mismo universo histórico. Es conocido por sus thrillers y novelas históricas, caracterizadas por una extensa investigación y tramas de suspense.
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