John Buchan: which book should you start with?

The most accessible of the author's books in our catalogue.

John BuchanThe Thirty-Nine StepsRichard Hannay, an ordinary man, becomes unwittingly involved in an international espionage case after a dangerous revelation. Forced to flee, he crosses England while escaping his pursuers. Alone against all, he must thwart a plot that threatens the country’s security. The…Read bilingually →

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