• The Key to Rebecca

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Tim Downie
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,367 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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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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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 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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Thoroughly enjoyable historical thriller

I have no idea how much of this story is based on facts, but Follett does his usual expert storytelling, weaving a fascinating tale of Egypt during WW II, and the fight for military intelligence

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An Exceedingly excellent read - Pure Ken Follett

As always, this author brings yarns historical truths forward to stitch together with a his his

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Another great Ken Follett thriller

A terrific story terrifically read. Wonderful from start to finish. Every bit as good as The Eye of the Needle. Don’t miss it!

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Its like you can see it

If you even lived/been to Egypt or Middle East, you'll most likely be able to image all the scenes - Great !

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