Review of The Riddle of the Sands (1979) by Brad T — 19 Oct 2012

An enjoyable old school mystery. Pacing is slow, on purpose, which I rather enjoyed.

This review of The Riddle of the Sands (1979) was written by Brad T on 19 Oct 2012.

The Riddle of the Sands has generally received mixed reviews.

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