John Buchan
John Buchan was a Scottish author and politician, best known for his thrilling adventure novels that captivated readers in the early 20th century. Born in 1875, Buchan had a remarkable career that spanned literature, journalism, and diplomacy. He gained fame with his novel "The Thirty-Nine Steps," a gripping tale of espionage and adventure that has become a classic in the genre. Beyond his fiction, Buchan served as Governor-General of Canada, showcasing his versatility and dedication to public service.
Buchan's writing reflects his love for nature, history, and the complexities of human experience, making his works richly layered and engaging. His stories often feature ordinary characters thrown into extraordinary circumstances, inviting readers to embark on thrilling journeys alongside them. We invite you to explore Buchan's captivating narratives in the app, where you'll find a treasure trove of adventure and insight waiting for you.
John Buchan The Courts Of The Morning
John Buchan
The Courts of the Morning is a thrilling adventure set in the fictional South American country of Olifa, rich in minerals and ripe for revol…
Greenmantle (Version 3)
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Hannay is called in to investigate rumours of an uprising in the Muslim world and undertakes a perilous journey through enemy territory to m…
The Thirty Nine Steps Version Two
John Buchan
John Buchan's ever-popular spy thriller is dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules. In the first part, titled 'The Milkman Sets Out on His Tr…
A History of the Great War, Volume Two
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John Buchan
This is the second of a four-volume history of the First World War, covering the period from the opening of the Dardenelles Campaign in Sept…
John MacNab
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John Buchan
Sir Edward Leithen and his friends Lord Lamancha, Palliser-Yeates, and Archie Roylance are bored of life. After Leithen's doctor recommends …
A History of the Great War, Volume Three
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John Buchan
This is the third of a four-volume history of the First World War, coming in along the Ypres Salient in February 1916 and stopping mid-Novem…
The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies
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John Buchan
Celebrated Scottish author John Buchan, creator of the Richard Hannay series of thrillers (including The Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle) …
A History of the Great War, Volume Four: Book 3, The Great Sallies (cont.) and Book 4, The Surrender
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John Buchan
This is the fourth of a four-volume history of the First World War, coming in during 1917, when Germany is reorganizing and Russia is about …
Poems
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John Buchan
John Buchan was a Scottish writer, poet and diplomat who became Governer General of Canada. Best known for his novels (The Thirty-Nine Steps…