The Riddle of the Sands (1903)

<p>In this episode we hoist, brail and kedge our way through Erskine Childer's 1903 prophetic spy thriller, <em>The Riddle of the Sands</em>. Published in 1903 and foreshadowing the great conflict of nations only a decade away, "Riddle" has held its place among the pantheon of influential spy mysteries for well over a century now. We start our voyage with Josh navigating the short, tumultuous waters of the author's life, rise and eventual fall at the inception of Irish Civil War (8:00). We then bowse the main sail and get down to cruising through brass tacks in our discussion of the novel itself (48:12). </p>