The 39 Steps - Hardcover

Buchan, John

3.6

41,084 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843175932 ISBN 13: 9781843175933

Publisher: Michael O'Mara, 2011

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

One of the most exciting chase thrillers ever published, and a huge influence not only on spy fiction, but on Hollywood as well, 'The 39 Steps' is a book which has captured the imagination of audiences for decades. It was written by acclaimed Scottish author John Buchan, who inspired the writing of other great British novelists, including Graham Greene, Ian Fleming and John le Carr�. 'The 39 Steps' remains his most famous work. It is the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay, an all-action hero with a steely determination and an extraordinary knack for getting himself out of sticky situations; the original, archetypal man-on-the-run character, which has been a staple in literature and film in subsequent decades. The novel charts the electrifying story of an ordinary man caught up in a sinister international plot. Repackaged as a striking hardback, with an exclusive introduction by the author's grandson Toby Buchan, it is an edition to be cherished by any fan of the book, or anyone just discovering Buchan's work.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

This latest edition of the novel has been redesigned, resulting in an authentic looking cloth-bound book... Exciting and thrilling, this should be read by all (The Sun)

A spiffing, well-loved Boy's Own sort of read (The Daily Mail)

A handsome new edition (Tribune)

Book Description:

Vintage Heroes & Villains: A lineup of literature's most dastardly, devilish and daring characters

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.