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The #1 National Bestseller by the author of The Hammer of Eden

His code name: "The Sphinx." His mission: to send Rommel's advancing army the secrets that would unlock the doors to Cairo...and the ultimate Nazi triumph in the war. And in all of Cairo, only two people could stop this brilliant and ruthless Nazi master agent. One was a down-on-his-luck English officer no one would listen to. The other was a young Jewish girl...

"Brilliant...breathless high adventure."--Time

"Magnificent...pulse-racing...the runaway hit of the year."--People

* A classic bestselling thriller--now repackaged for a new generation of intrigue seekers --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.


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A Nazi agent possesses the secret that will open the doors of Cairo to Rommel's advancing army. Only two people can stop him--a down-on-his-luck English officer and a beautiful Jewish girl who serves as bait. 2 cassettes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Least interesting Follett I've read so far, May 15 2008
By Robert Lemire (Oakville, ON CANADA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key To Rebecca (Mass Market Paperback)
I usually love Follett's stories that revolve around wartime (e.g. Jackdaws, Hornet Flight, etc.). But this one just doesn't cut it, with its fairly linear plot line, no real surprises, just too predictable...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Prolific author's Egyptian thriller: sex, spies, and war !, April 22 2004
By Gerald M. Bull "Jerry Bull" (Fairview, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key To Rebecca (Mass Market Paperback)
We certainly can't fault Ken Follett for variety in writing -- his books span many timelines and topics. But in "Key", he returns to a seeming favorite combination found in several of his nearly twenty novels -- sex, war, and spies!! Set in early WWII in Egypt, the basic story line is about a German spy, Alex Wolf, who is half European and half Arabian, and therefore blends in easily in numerous settings in Cairo during the British occupation. His goal is to send Field Marshall Rommel, whose army is advancing on Egypt from the west, superior and accurate intelligence via radio transmission using a secret key from Du Maurier's novel "Rebecca" (hence the title!). He enlists the aid of a sexy belly dancer, whose sexual appetite is nothing short of voracious anyway, to entice an unwitting Brit, and steals secrets from his attaché case while the officer is "otherwise engaged". (Alex helps himself to her favors as well...) Meanwhile, British security officer Major Van Damme, is soon hot on Wolf's trail, having cleverly picked up on his activity by piecing together some events that look a little too coincidental, followed by the passing of counterfeit pound sterling notes. Van Damme eventually also enlists a female to woo Wolf, but soon regrets the danger into which he embroils her as he falls in love with her himself. Frantic desert chases and crosses and double crosses galore characterize this suspenseful yarn from start to finish.

At first, we mentally stumbled over the foreign people and place names, but soon were at home with the lead characters. The villain was so clever we almost started rooting for him somewhere along the line, but were not disappointed with the ultimate outcome. While some content is definitely not for the prudish, we are sure Follett's faithful, as well as readers new to this author, will enjoy this adventurous tingling tale!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Egyptian crime, April 7 2004
By C. L Wilson (Elmhurst, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key To Rebecca (Mass Market Paperback)
Mystery set in Cairo in 1942, I could picture it pretty well, having been there, which is why I read it in the first place. Was ok, although I did think there were far too many plot surprises - kind've like having to keep things going for so many pages. Very romantic for a war novel. Lots of [spicy scenes]. And the character of Alex (the bad guy) so disintegrated during the course of the novel that I don't think it was very true to life. Just a little too complex, as if I could see the writer writing.
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1.0 out of 5 stars no good
this book was not interesting at all. It went on and on and never came to a climax. The conclusion was the biggest piece of crap. Read more
Published on April 15 2004 by fdffd

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and fast-paced.

In this story an English Intelligence Officer tracks down a german spy in Cairo during WWII.

The story is well-written and engaging with a lot of good description regarding... Read more

Published on Mar 12 2004 by Robert Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars one of my fave...
spy thrillers of all time! a must read! a true classic.
Published on Dec 17 2003 by T. A Molina

4.0 out of 5 stars follett weaves another great story
This is the 5th Ken Follett Book I've read in a row. Pillars of the Earth was the first and my favorite. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by Matthew Schiariti

4.0 out of 5 stars The Key To Rebecca = The Key To A Thrilling Suspenseful Read
"The Key To Rebecca" is one of Ken Follett's most exciting suspense-thrillers. This novel has all the essential ingredients for an "unputdownable" read. Read more
Published on Jul 18 2003 by Jana L. Perskie

2.0 out of 5 stars not as good as his others...
this book falls short of his other books. i found the characters to be uninspiring and follett just didnt grab and hold my attention with this book as he has done with his other... Read more
Published on Jun 24 2003 by Emily

4.0 out of 5 stars another good follett, one of the better
great story and character feel. i really couldn't put it dow it had everything i like in a book: suspense, a great story and in effect a few hours lolling around with my... Read more
Published on April 13 2003 by nix100

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
This is the first novel I have read by Ken Follett and I am about to start Eye of the Needle. This book was fast-paced, exciting and well written. It had everything you need. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2003 by Ben Snavely

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Follett's best
I've read almost all of Ken Follett's books and would rate this as his second best, behind Pillars of the Earth, and right up there with Eye of the Needle. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2002 by Mike C

5.0 out of 5 stars Great twists and turns
You can't foresee the story, it is a great read
Published on Nov 30 2002

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