The Key to Rebecca
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Narrated by:
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Tim Downie
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Ken Follett
About this listen
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?
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- Kathryn L. Yates
- 26-05-21
Very enjoyable
I do not always write reviews but I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the narration. Not too dragged out and and interesting setting, well written.
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- Suzy Q
- 10-05-22
enjoyable.
enjoyable tale of WWII espionage in the desert with some light romance thrown in.
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- Linda Ellis
- 03-10-22
Gripping wartime spy novel
Thoroughly enjoyed this, cat & mouse dpy story. Only complaint was I thought the ending a bit weak.
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- Nicola R.
- 05-04-20
Follett fan - still good but not his best.
Less intricate detail about the country, war, culture and character than I'm used to with Follett. More of a love story..trails off at the end. Not as clever links with the characters as others.
Still worth a listen and a good performance.
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- Mr J Harvey
- 19-09-23
A fine finish
A slow burner in terms of narrative. initially, it felt a little formulaic but developed into a thrilling climax. The narration was excellent.
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- Glenn
- 24-01-22
Formulaic
One man's struggle to win the war and find love. He's done a lot better
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- Gabrielle
- 17-09-22
Okay - nothing special
Narration was good but got a bit confused with the characters and who was who. Got Sonia & elaina mixed up along with a couple soldiers. Made it hard to follow. Okay story overall nothing to write home about
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- ndg
- 31-10-22
Very easy listening story
A great Ken Follet story that’s easy to listen to with a bit of ww2 history thrown in. Excellent narration.
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- David Brown
- 30-08-19
intense and gripping
As always Ken has managed to capture the mind and imagination, building suspense and anxiety you can't put this one down
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- LittlePlum um hum
- 27-11-19
Don’t plan anything once you start this book!
I loved this book. It was brilliantly narrated. Plenty of action,romance, suspense and history. Highly recommended.
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