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Riddle of the Sands

Riddle of the Sands - Erskine Childers - a classic amongst sailing geeks everywhere, it is supposed to have been the first spy novel. Author was executed as a spy in 1922 following the Irish revolution .

Interestingly, there is a sequel called Shadow of the Sands by Sam Llewellyn, which in my view may be even better than the original.

In both books sailing and navigational skill play a major role in the plot. I would say both are must reads for your next summer cruise.
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