• The Key to Rebecca

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Tim Downie
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,369 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....

©1980 Ken Follett (P)2021 Penguin Audio

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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Ken Follett is always the best.

Very good read. My favorite author! As always excellent story teller. I highly reccomend this book.

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Another Follet adventure

Another Follet adventure with great historical background. Not his best but very entertaining and very well read

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Another great spy, thriller from Ken Follett

I enjoyed the great setting, rich characters, interesting plot, and his exploration of the war in Egypt during World War II.

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Ripping yarn

Well presented story, narration great ,keeps you engaged right to the end .Great listening for a long journey

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my list of favorites has a new title

wonderful discovery. Early Follett and a great treat to listen to. Beautiful reading by the voice actor.

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Great espionage story, told from different ethnic perceptions.

I disliked the detailed sex, why do writers find it necessary for a good read?

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Great Story! graphic sex ruins it for young reader

Great Story! Great Performance! Sadly the graphic sex ruins it for younger readers. I read all of Follet's books, and skimmed through the sex (which isn't vital to the story) it's harder to do in the audible version.

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