John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, GCMG, GCVO, CH, PC (1875-1940), was a British novelist, best known for his novel The Thirty-nine Steps, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. He is also noted for his horror fiction, including the novel Witch Wood, and the stories Skule Skerry, The Wind in the Portico and The Green Wildebeest.

Short excerpt: Little I knew at the time how big the moment was with destiny or how often that face seen in the fitful moonlight would haunt my sleep and disturb my waking hours.

From the Movie by Alfred Hitchcock, Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited and an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon Characters: 3m, 1f Comedy WINNER 2 Tony(r) and Drama Desk Awards, 2008 WINNER BEST NEW COMEDY Laurence Olivier Award, 2007 The 39 Steps, is Broadway's longest running comedy, playing its 500th performance on Broadway, May 19th, 2009 Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre This 2-time Tony(r) and Drama Desk Award-winning treat...

Large print edition, with easy-to-read text, of Buchans classic work.

Large print edition, with easy-to-read text, of Buchans classic work.

Hannay is called in to investigate rumours of an uprising in the Muslim world, and undertakes a perilous journey through enemy territory to meet up with his friend Sandy in Constantinople. Once there, he and his friends must thwart the Germans plans to use religion to help them win the war, climaxing at the battle of Erzurum.