Cover of The Thirty-Nine Steps, Czech-English edition

John Buchan

The Thirty-Nine Steps

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Title in Czech
Devětatřicet schodů
First published
1915
Languages
Czech and English
Pages
about 231
Edition
unabridged

Book summary

Richard 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 pace is fast and the tension constant. This thriller blends suspense, pursuit, and strategic intelligence. The author constructs an efficient plot where every decision can be fatal.

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