The Recurring Cast
Standalone novel · 1978

Eye of the Needle

In 1944, a German spy known as the Needle discovers the secret of the D-Day invasion plans, and races to get the information to Hitler. Stranded on a remote Scottish island, he meets Lucy Rose, a lonely young woman in an unhappy marriage.

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Book facts

Author
Ken Follett
Series
Standalone
Published
1978
Setting
Set in London
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Eye of the Needle

2 recurring or key characters from Ken Follett’s chart. Introduces Faber and Lucy Rose.

Lead 2

  • FaberFirst appearanceGerman spy known as The Needle
  • Lucy RoseFirst appearanceWoman on a remote Scottish island