The Thirty-Nine Steps

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The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan is a classic adventure novel following Richard Hannay, an ordinary man who becomes embroiled in an espionage conspiracy. After discovering a plot that threatens national security, he is forced to go on the run across the Scottish countryside, pursued by both the police and a dangerous syndicate. Hannay uses his wits to untangle the mystery whilst evading capture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of classic adventure novels filled with suspense and espionage. Set in the days leading up to World War I, it offers an exciting chase and a gripping plot, perfect for those who enjoy tales of intrigue and clever plotting.

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The Thirty-Nine Steps

The Thirty-Nine Stepsis the original spy thriller and the inspiration for countless books, films and games.Adventurer Richard Hannay is bored with life, but after an encounter with an American who informs him of an assassination plot and is then promptly murdered in Hannay's London flat, he becomes the suspect and is forced to go on the run.

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Recently returned from South Africa, adventurer Richard Hannay is bored with life. After a chance encounter with an American who informs him of an assassination plot and is then promptly murdered in Hannay's London flat, he becomes the obvious suspect and is forced to go on the run.

He heads north to his native Scotland, fleeing the police and his enemies. Hannay must keep his wits about him if he is to warn the government before all is too late.

The Thirty-Nine Steps is a thrilling chase story that combines mystery, excitement, and suspense in the best tradition of adventure fiction.

Series: The Richard Hannay Adventures

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The Thirty-Nine Steps is praised for its influence on the spy thriller genre, bridging the gap between the works of Kipling and Fleming. Renowned figures like Alfred Hitchcock have acknowledged its significant impact on their own creative endeavours.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846971983

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Edition: Authorised Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 160

About the Author

John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist, born in Perth in 1875. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940.

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