The 39 Steps by Buchan, John (9781522856078)

The 39 Steps

by Buchan, John

Paperback - English

Having returned to Britain after years in Rhodesia, Richard Hannay finds himself caught up in a plot to drag Europe - and the world - into a terrible war. Falsely accused of murder, Hannay goes on the run, intent on uncovering a vicious group of German spies, and of unravelling the mystery of the 39 Steps... John Buchan's classic, influential thriller has been adapted for radio, screen and stage on numerous occasions and led to several sequels featuring Hannay.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

1522856072

EAN

9781522856078

Publisher

ST PAUL PR

Publication Date

21 Dec 2015

Pages

132

Weight (kg)

0.14

Dimensions (cm)

19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7

Lexile Level

1000

About Author

Author of the iconic novel The Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan filled many roles including barrister, colonial administrator, publisher, Director of Intelligence, and Member of Parliament. The Thirty-Nine Steps, first in the Richard Hannay series, is widely regarded as the starting point for espionage fiction and was written to pass time while Buchan recovered from an illness. During the outbreak of the First World War, Buchan wrote propaganda for the British war effort, combining his skills as author and politician. In 1935 Buchan was appointed the 15th Governor General of Canada and establish