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In this third novel following the espionage exploits of war hero Richard Hannay, the successful brigadier general is recalled from active service on the Western Front for another round in the spy game. His mission: infiltrating an antiwar league to bring down a network of German spies. Reluctantly posing as a pacifist, Hannay takes up his old identity as a mining engineer from South Africa to roam the country incognito in search of the deadly agents. His opponent is Morton Ivery, the bland master of disguise, who seeks to outwit Hannay as he and his agents are pursued through England, Scotland, France, and Switzerland. Once again, Hannay takes readers along with him for the twists and turns of espionage during the turbulent years of World War I.
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"I liked this book quite a lot. I also read about John Buchan during this time. He had an interesting life. Knowing a little about him made the book even more enjoyable."
— Kathy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Between Kipling and Fleming stands John Buchan, the father of the modern spy thriller.”
— Christopher Hitchens
Mr. Standfast Listener Reviews
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" This is one of the later books of Hannay and is the one in which he marries. "
— Mellie, 10/11/2013 -
" This is one of the later books of Hannay and is the one in which he marries. "
— Mellie, 10/11/2013 -
" This third and final book more than made up for the rather tortuous second book. The last half dozen or so chapters were great, even if I did guess the ending. "
— David, 9/21/2013 -
" This third and final book more than made up for the rather tortuous second book. The last half dozen or so chapters were great, even if I did guess the ending. "
— David, 9/21/2013 -
" An interesting read--for the stories and to better understand the context of the early 20th century and its attitudes. "
— Ann, 9/5/2013 -
" I thought that I was going to love this, but it didn't quite live up to expectation. They were a tad wordy bck then! "
— Tony, 6/14/2013 -
" I thought that I was going to love this, but it didn't quite live up to expectation. They were a tad wordy bck then! "
— Tony, 6/14/2013 -
" John Buchan was one of the first to write in the spy novel genre. These are old fashioned but still entertaining. "
— Heather, 4/4/2013 -
" Fantastic fun. The best of the Hannay books so far. I have read the first three. Now on the fourth. "
— David, 3/30/2013 -
" Fantastic fun. The best of the Hannay books so far. I have read the first three. Now on the fourth. "
— David, 3/30/2013 -
" Like all his books it was a good read. Action/early 20th Centuary "
— Joan, 1/25/2013 -
" Like all his books it was a good read. Action/early 20th Centuary "
— Joan, 1/25/2013 -
" An exciting and fast paced novel. Very much enjoyed. Certainly lived up to the legacy of the 39 Steps and Greenmantle. "
— Scott, 12/7/2012 -
" An exciting and fast paced novel. Very much enjoyed. Certainly lived up to the legacy of the 39 Steps and Greenmantle. "
— Scott, 12/7/2012 -
" I liked this book quite a lot. I also read about John Buchan during this time. He had an interesting life. Knowing a little about him made the book even more enjoyable. "
— Kathy, 10/11/2012 -
" Another brilliant effort by Buchan. I am flying along with these adventures. They are so refreshing. "
— Sandra, 10/4/2012 -
" Another brilliant effort by Buchan. I am flying along with these adventures. They are so refreshing. "
— Sandra, 10/4/2012 -
" I've only read Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle, but I know the others would be great too. "
— Kathryn, 9/29/2012 -
" Classic read. Despite its age, its just as thrilling today as it was nearly 100 years old. "
— Ryan, 8/6/2012 -
" The very best of John Buchan. "
— Steve, 6/29/2012 -
" I read Greenmantle, but my edition is a really spiffy cloth cover, Stodder and Houghton, 1963, I think from Britain. "
— Jerry, 6/3/2012 -
" Richard Hannay's adventures continue around WWI espionage. This 3rd in the series is the best so far... "
— Dana, 7/26/2011 -
" Richard Hannay's adventures continue around WWI espionage. This 3rd in the series is the best so far... "
— Dana, 7/26/2011 -
" I enjoyed "The Thirty-Nine Steps". "Greenmantle" felt like a bit of a chore to get into. "
— Sharil, 5/25/2011 -
" Good stuff. This whole set is great. "
— Douglas, 5/6/2011 -
" Good book, but not exactly my cup of tea. "
— Nicole, 4/16/2011 -
" Good book, but not exactly my cup of tea. "
— Nikki, 2/27/2011 -
" Good book, but not exactly my cup of tea. "
— Nikki, 2/27/2011 -
" John Buchan was one of the first to write in the spy novel genre. These are old fashioned but still entertaining. "
— Heather, 1/21/2011 -
" John Buchan was one of the first to write in the spy novel genre. These are old fashioned but still entertaining. "
— Heather, 1/21/2011 -
" Like all his books it was a good read. Action/early 20th Centuary "
— Joan, 1/7/2011 -
" The very best of John Buchan. "
— Steve, 9/15/2010 -
" The very best of John Buchan. "
— Steve, 9/15/2010 -
" Classic read. Despite its age, its just as thrilling today as it was nearly 100 years old. "
— Ryan, 4/27/2010 -
" Classic read. Despite its age, its just as thrilling today as it was nearly 100 years old. "
— Ryan, 4/27/2010 -
" I enjoyed "The Thirty-Nine Steps". "Greenmantle" felt like a bit of a chore to get into. "
— Sharil, 3/10/2010 -
" I enjoyed "The Thirty-Nine Steps". "Greenmantle" felt like a bit of a chore to get into. "
— Sharil, 3/10/2010 -
" An exciting and fast paced novel. Very much enjoyed. Certainly lived up to the legacy of the 39 Steps and Greenmantle. "
— Scott, 6/1/2009 -
" I read Greenmantle, but my edition is a really spiffy cloth cover, Stodder and Houghton, 1963, I think from Britain. "
— Jerry, 3/14/2009 -
" I read Greenmantle, but my edition is a really spiffy cloth cover, Stodder and Houghton, 1963, I think from Britain. "
— Jerry, 3/14/2009 -
" I've only read Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle, but I know the others would be great too. "
— Kathryn, 1/15/2009 -
" I've only read Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle, but I know the others would be great too. "
— Kathryn, 1/15/2009 -
" Good stuff. This whole set is great. "
— Douglas, 1/12/2009 -
" Good stuff. This whole set is great. "
— Douglas, 1/12/2009 -
" Just the first few for now, but reading this on Pynchon's recommendation... <br/>The 39 Steps was great and fun, pretty interesting that it isn't anything like the film. Hitchcock had some fun with that! "
— Steve, 7/17/2008 -
" Just the first few for now, but reading this on Pynchon's recommendation... <br/>The 39 Steps was great and fun, pretty interesting that it isn't anything like the film. Hitchcock had some fun with that! "
— Steve, 7/17/2008 -
" This is one of the later books of Hannay and is the one in which he marries. "
— Mellie, 9/19/2007
About John Buchan
John Buchan (1875–1940) was educated at Glasgow University and Brasenose College, Oxford. He became a barrister, member of Parliament, soldier, publisher, and governor general of Canada. Of the over one hundred books he published during his lifetime, he is best remembered for his adventure and spy stories, especially The Thirty-Nine Steps, which was made into a movie by Alfred Hitchcock.
About Frederick Davidson
Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.