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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?

 20th Century Espionage Historical Fiction Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Master storyteller
Top-notch entertainment – shrewdly paced, cannily crafted
Absolutely riveting
All stars
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I thought this narrator was the best narrator I have listened to on any audiobook. You can tell the quality even from the sample. An absolute pleasure to listen to! The story was pretty good - perhaps faded a bit towards the end and went on too long, but the first 2/3 were great.

Excellent narration!

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Perhaps a bit slow in the beginning, took a bit of getting into the story

last half was good

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A fast paced story, with believable characters. Tim Downie is a perfect narrator, assuming each role.
Another book of Ken Follet’s well worth reading.

Another great story from Ken Follett.

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Thoroughly enjoyed the story and was kept guessing what turn it would take next.
Excellent narration!

Great story & very well read!

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Enjoyable, exciting story that’s fantastically narrated.

The smutty bits were hilarious and cracked me up.

Excellent book and narration

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