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The Thirty-Nine Steps

John Buchan (author)

Hardback Published on: 30/09/1999

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Synopsis

Richard Hannay''s ennui comes to an abrupt end when a murder is committed in his flat. Only a few days before the dead man had revealed to him an assassination plot which would have terrible consequences for international peace.'

Publisher information

Publisher: Everyman
ISBN: 9781857155068
Number of pages: 160
Dimensions: 210 x 160 x 15 mm
Weight: 360g
Languages: English

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Feeling of watching a movie

A few weeks after Richard Hanney returned from Rhodesia a man who passed him a secret was murdered in Richard’s flat. Chased by police and an unknown group... READ MORE

Englishreader

Fantastic!

Great writing, kept me in suspense throughout. This book is the trend setter for many spy novels that followed, highly recommended.

Shah Bhatty

A historical favourite

When it was first published, this novel must have been fascinating reading. At the time the UK was at war with Germany and there were no doubt German spies... READ MORE

Whispering Stories

A life less ordinary

A good story of adventure and escapism from everyday life. After meeting a neighbour with an extraordinary life story, Richard Hannay gets caught in espion... READ MORE

Linda Chester

Exciting

One of my favourite books, this one bought for my 14 year old grandson who wanted a detective/spy story. This should fit the bill nicely.

Patricia Garner

Great

A true classic. Great story of derring do and stiff upper lips against the backdrop of the eve of the first world war. Try to remember when it was publishe... READ MORE

Book collector

great book

this is one of my favourite books of all time. Bought this copy as I can not find my old one that has been well read

Fiona Prentice

It’s all about the chase

Look beyond the dated colonial references and contrived political setting and you have a page turning thriller based around a pulsating pursuit. The main ... READ MORE

Tim Dumble