An old man takes what may be the last walking tour of his life. A young war hero tours the countryside on foot after convalescing from wounds he suffered during the first world war. A Russian princess is kidnapped. And the key to the the crime lies in a romantic, forboding castle on the coast of Scotland. In this novel of romance and adventure, John Buchan spins a tale of mystery, intrigue, and suspense.

In this nail-biting adventure story, Hannay must outwit a foe far more intelligent than himself; muster the courage to propose to the lovely, clever Mary Lamington; and survive a brutal war. Although Mr. Standfast is a sequel to The Thirty-Nine Steps, it offers far more characterisation and philosophy than the earlier book. For its pace and suspense, its changes of scenery and thrilling descriptions of the last great battles against the Germans, Mr Standfast offers everything that has made its author so enduringly popular. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking...

As Director of Intelligence in the Ministry of Information John Buchan was in the position to gain knowledge about the 1st World War and the investigations that took place. In Prester John David Craeford travels from Scotland to South Africa to seek his fortune. On his sea voyage he meets John Laputa a famous Zulu minister. David finds himself with the key to an uprising led by the minister who has taken the name Prester John. David finds lost treasure, lost civilizations, lions, tigers, friendships and betrayal. Here is a wonderful book for someone who loves a classic adventure set in exotic...

After reading The Dancing Floor, John Buchan's friend Greenslet wrote to the author, "I don't know when I have had more pleasure in reading one of your books. The essential fabric is highly romantic and attractive, and the handling and workmanship is, it seems to me, up to the level of the fable." The book's theme is that civilization can be reborn through its younger generation, whose innocence of the horrors of war and confidence in their ability to make a life are our hope for the future. This is also Buchan's first novel with a female protagonist; Kore Arabin is a feisty heroine who...

Adventurer Richard Hannay, who claims to be an "ordinary fellow" has just returned from South Africa and is thoroughly bored with his London life. He was warned of an assassination plot that could bring Britain to the brink of war. Just days after, he finds his new friend murdered - in his home. An obvious suspect for the police and an easy target for the killers, Hannay goes on the run to Scotland, his homeland, where he must use all of his wits to stay one step ahead of the game - and warn the government before it is too late.

As Director of Intelligence in the Ministry of Information John Buchan was in a position to gain knowledge about the First World War and the investigations that took place. Richard Hannay appears in 4 novels by John Buchan (1875-1940). He is a prominent figure in Greenmantle, Thirty-Nine Steps, Three Hostages and Mr. Standfast. This spy thriller has a fantastic plot in which a terrorist group attempts to start a war between England and Germany, and the heroic attempts of a British engineer to disrupt the plan.

As Director of Intelligence in the Ministry of Information John Buchan was in a position to gain knowledge about the first world war and the investigations that took place. Andrew Garvald is a young Scottish merchant who arrives in the American colonies ready to make his fortune. His opposing the London traders' monopoly looses him favor with the society of Virginia. With the help of his friends Red Ringan, a pirate and gentleman adventurer and Shalah, an exiled Indian prince Garvald must face his foe. The love of a beautiful lady and the existence of Virginia hang in the balance.

John Buchan [1875-1940] was born in Scotland. In 1901, Buchan began a career in law. His books include Preston John, The Thirty Nine Steps, and Greenmantle. The Path of the King is a collection of 14 tales. Hightown under Sunfell is set in the time of the Vikings. The final tale, The End of the Road, is set in the historical period of Abraham Lincoln. Other stories in the collection include The Englishman, The Wife of Flanders, Eyes of Youth, The Maid, The Wood of Life, Eaucourt by the Waters, The Hidden city, The Regicide, The Marplot, The Lit Chamber, In the dark Land, and The Last stage.

Published near the beginning of World War I "The Thirty-Nine Steps" is one of the earliest examples of the 'man-on-the-run' thriller archetype in which the author, John Buchan, holds up Richard Hannay as an example to his readers of an ordinary man who pu

Richard Hannay's boredom with London society is soon relieved when the resourceful engineer from South Africa is caught up in a web of secret codes, spies, and murder on the eve of WWI. When a neighbor is killed in his flat, Richard, suspected, decodes the journal, runs to the wilds of his native Scotland in disguises and local dialects, evades Germans and officials.