Riptide is a great read for those who enjoy historical fiction and spy thrillers. The unique aspect of the book is its setting in pre-World War II London, which adds an extra layer of tension to the plot. The characters are well-developed and the story keeps readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns.

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Spring 1941. In Germany, after ten years spying for the Americans, Wolfgang Stahl disappears during a Berlin air raid. The Germans think he's dead. The British know he's not. But where is he? MI6 convince US Intelligence that Stahl will head for London, and so Captain Cal Cormack, a shy American 'aristocrat', is teamed with Chief Inspector Stilton of Stepney, fat, fifty, and convivial, and between them they scour London, a city awash with spivs and refugees. But then things start to go terribly wrong and, ditched by MI6 and disowned by his embassy, Cal is introduced to his one last hope - Sgt Troy of Scotland Yard...

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