The Thirty Nine-Steps By John Buchan

John Buchan

(4.7 stars; 11 reviews)

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan begins with a dramatic scene where a secret agent lies dying in Mr. Richard Hannay's apartment. With a dagger in his back, the agent's last words hint at a dangerous mystery involving the '39 steps' and an international spy ring known as The Blackstone.

As Mr. Hannay navigates this perilous situation, he finds himself embroiled in a thrilling adventure filled with assassination plots, secret plans, and impostors. This adaptation features performances by Budd Knapp, Bernard Braden, Lister Sinclair, Kathleen Kidd, and others, produced and directed by Andrew Allan.

Originally published in 1915, this classic adventure novel captures the essence of suspense and intrigue, as Hannay flees to Scotland, pursued by both the police and a cunning enemy, with the fate of Britain hanging in the balance.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.