A must-read for espionage junkies, the first modern spy novel, published in 1903, influenced everyone from Buchan and Greene to Fleming and FolletWhen Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht, perfect scenery, and excellent duck shooting quickly works its charm.
If the Dulcibella is distressingly underwhelming, Davies\'s ambition for their sailing trip.
Much to Carruther\'s disgust, the reality couldn\'t be more different.
A must-read for espionage junkies, the first modern spy novel, published in 1903, influenced everyone from Buchan and Greene to Fleming and FolletWhen Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht, perfect scenery, and excellent duck shooting quickly works its charm
