The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, Stella Rimington Richard Hannay is living a quiet life in London, but after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger he stumbles into a hair-raising adventure - a desperate hunt across the country and against the clock, pursued by the police and a cunning, ruthless enemy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The original and best adventure story ever told, with spies, thrilling chase scenes and explosionsDiscover the original and best adventure story ever told.The father of the modern espionage Sunday TimesMay 1914. Britain is on the eve of war with Germany. Richard Hannay is living a quiet life in London, but after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger he stumbles into a hair-raising adventure - a desperate hunt across the country and against the clock, pursued by the police and a cunning, ruthless enemy. Hannays life and the security of Britain are in grave peril, and everything rests on the solution to a baffling enigma- what are the thirty-nine steps?WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY STELLA RIMINGTON Notes New edition of classic adventure story, with an introduction by Stella Rimington. Back Cover WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY STELLA RIMINGTON Richard Hannay is a hero for all times Observer May 1914. Britain is on the eve of war with Germany. Richard Hannay is living a quiet life in London, but after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger he stumbles into a hair-raising adventure - a desperate hunt across the country and against the clock, pursued by the police and a cunning, ruthless enemy. Hannays life and the security of Britain are in grave peril, and everything rests on the solution to a baffling enigma: what are the thirty-nine steps? See also: Seven Pillars of Wisdom Author Biography John Buchan was born in Perth in 1875, the son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister, and educated at Glasgow. He gained a first at Oxford University, where he began writing, producing two volumes of essays, four novels and two collections of stories and poems before the age of twenty-five. He worked briefly as a lawyer, then served as a private secretary in the colonial administration of South Africa after the Boer War. During the war he worked both as a journalist and at Britains War Propaganda Bureau, eventually becoming Director of Information. He published his most popular novel, The Thirty-Nine Steps, in 1915, and it has never since been out of print. In 1935 Buchan was elevated to the peerage, becoming Baron Tweedmuir of Elsfield, and later that year was appointed Governor General of Canada by King George V. He died on 11 February 1940. Review Richard Hannay is, like his American brother Philip Marlowe, a modern knight errant. Charging through a hypocritical world, he is a seeker after truth with a boundless love of nature, a liking for simple pleasures and a hatred of pettiness and snobberies.... Buchans novels are eerily resonant with todays troubles... Hannay is a hero for all times * Observer *The book is even more fun than the films * Guardian *The father of the modern espionage adventure * Sunday Times *Buchan makes superb use of wild landscapes in this economical and gripping story * The Times *Go into a bookshop today, pick up The Thirty-Nine Steps and I guarantee you will read it to the end. There is random and graphic violence, there is clear and present evil, eyes that are hooded like a bird of prey - and a man skewered to the floor by a long knife through his heart * Daily Mail * Promotional The original and best adventure story ever told, with spies, thrilling chase scenes and explosions Review Text Richard Hannay is, like his American brother Philip Marlowe, a modern knight errant. Charging through a hypocritical world, he is a seeker after truth with a boundless love of nature, a liking for simple pleasures and a hatred of pettiness and snobberies.... Buchans novels are eerily resonant with todays troubles... Hannay is a hero for all times Review Quote "Richard Hannay is, like his American brother Philip Marlowe, a modern knight errant." Promotional "Headline" The original and best adventure story ever told, with spies, thrilling chase scenes and explosions Details ISBN0099528398 Author Stella Rimington Year 2011 ISBN-10 0099528398 ISBN-13 9780099528395 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-01-06 Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1875 Death 1940 Media Book Pages 272 Language English Short Title 39 STEPS Affiliation The Surgery, Powys Series Vintage Classics Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2011-01-06 AU Release Date 2011-01-06 NZ Release Date 2011-01-06 Alternative 9781409034216 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:35342710;

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