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A cold German spy in wartime Britain races to deliver a secret that could decide the war
1978Fast paceTense
What it is about
In 1944, a ruthless German spy known as the Needle discovers the Allies’ plan for the invasion of Normandy. He must get the news back to Germany before it is too late. British intelligence is on his trail, and his path leads to a remote island.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like World War II spy thrillers.
What you will get
A classic of the genre. It was filmed in 1981.
Eye of the Needle Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Spy thriller · World War II · Cat and mouse
Length
368 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
The spy Henry Faber, British agents and a woman named Lucy.
Setting
Britain and a storm-lashed island in 1944.
What makes it different
A breakout thriller that first made Follett famous.
Feel
Tight, tense and fast.
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