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  • The Key to Rebecca

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Tim Downie
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,481 ratings)

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The Key to Rebecca

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Tim Downie
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Publisher's summary

Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca took fans and critics by storm when first published 40 years ago. Today, it remains one of the best espionage novels ever written.

A brilliant and ruthless Nazi master agent is on the loose in Cairo. His mission is to send Rommel’s advancing army the secrets that will unlock the city’s doors. In all of Cairo, only two people can stop him. One is a down-on-his-luck English officer no one will listen to. The other is a vulnerable young Jewish girl....

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Critic reviews

"A top-flight adventure thriller . . . violence, intrigue, and exotic passions. . . . A vivid page-turner." (The Washington Post)

“Brilliant . . . breathless high adventure.” (Time)

“Magnificent . . . pulse-racing . . . the runaway hit of the year.” (People)

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Good thing I decided to try it

As this story grabbed me from the start and never let go! This is the first book I’ve come across that deals with the WWII. It’s long but because you are so quickly involved it doesn’t seem long.

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Enjoyable

This story keeps u interested throughout. Full of intrigue.and turns and twist. A fast read.

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Great Story

I have read a few of Ken Follet’s books and this one is as good as the others. A great author!

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Another great Ken Follett thriller

A terrific story terrifically read. Wonderful from start to finish. Every bit as good as The Eye of the Needle. Don’t miss it!

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Its like you can see it

If you even lived/been to Egypt or Middle East, you'll most likely be able to image all the scenes - Great !

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Wartime intrigue

The book taught me much about events in North Africa during the second world war. The Narration was extraordinary.

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Narrator is excellent!

Of course, Follett is great, as usual. But adding to the excellence of this book is the skilled yet somehow unobtrusive narrator, whose creamy formal English and subtle details of other accents lend the story so much clarity and impact. Good stuff!

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Awesome

Good listen kept me on the edge of my seat. Will listen to another by Ken.

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Masterpiece spy story

No boring moment. Second world war in Egypt as a background was very entertaining. Follett did it again. The narrator was perfect.

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Ineptitude of VanDamme, the British officer who is a leading character.

Excellent portrayal of Egypt during WWII. How much is true? Mixes real and fictional characters.

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