The 39 Steps by Buchan, John (9781627300803)

The 39 Steps

by Buchan, John , Coward, Raymond T. , Smicklas-Wright, Helen

Paperback - English

When Richard Hannay discovers a dead body in his apartment, he's dragged into a dark and dangerous world of global politics, secret societies, and undercover agents. Accused of murder and with the fate of the British fleet resting in his hands, Hannay must elude the police and foreign spies, decode a cryptic notebook, and convince the enigmatic Sir Walter Bullivant to believe his incredible tale.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

1627300805

EAN

9781627300803

Publisher

STONEWELL PR

Publication Date

19 Oct 2013

Pages

126

Weight (kg)

0.19

Dimensions (cm)

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8

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