John Buchan

Polygon (An Imprint of Birlinn Limited); Authorised Edition (17 May 2011)

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The Thirty-Nine Steps: Authorised Edition (The Richard Hannay Adventures Book 1)

A classic British adventure story that also features a memorable chase sequence, The Thirty-Nine Steps, by Scottish writer John Buchan (1875-1940), is one of the most adapted and filmed novels in history. Critics regard the 1935 movie, by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, as among the best thrillers of all time. The story begins with a chance encounter between Richard Hannay, the protagonist, and an American spy who warns him of an assassination plot. When the American is murdered in his flat, Hannay becomes the obvious suspect and promptly goes on the run. Heading north to his native Scotland, he manages to dodge the police and his enemies while somehow keeping his wits about him. Can Hannay alert the government in time about the Thirty-Nine Steps?

Format: Kindle Edition & Paperback

Paperback:160 Pages

Language: English

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Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster

“Richard Hannay is the literary hero who combines charm with old-fashioned derring-do. The 39 Steps is a book that delivers suspense and seat gripping adventure with good quality writing. In 2003, the book was listed on the BBC’s Big Read poll of Britain’s “best-loved novels”.