Greenmantle
Greenmantle
John Buchan
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens mentioned this as one of his favorite books in a C-SPAN interview in 2007.
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Greenmantle

The Thirty-Nine Steps / Greenmantle

John Buchan
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John Buchan
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In the shadowy tumult of pre-war Europe, a sinister conspiracy threatens to unravel the very fabric of the British Empire. "Greenmantle," John Buchan's riveting masterpiece, ensnares Richard Hannay, our unflinching hero, in a web of espionage and murder that stretches from the dimly lit streets of London to the treacherous terrains of the Scottish moors. With the death of an American spy in his flat propelling him into a maelstrom of suspicion and peril, Hannay finds himself the quarry of both the British police and a deadly cadre of German agents. Determined to clear his name and thwart the impending assassination plot poised to plunge Britain into war, Hannay must rely on his wits and courage to navigate the dangers that lurk at every turn. Buchan masterfully crafts a tale where tension clings to the pages like mist over the moors. "Greenmantle" is not merely a story of pursuit and deception; it is a thrilling odyssey into the heart of darkness that beats at the center of international intrigue. With every chapter, the reader is drawn deeper into a meticulously woven tapestry of mystery and adventure, racing alongside Hannay towards an unknown that is as foreboding as it is irresistible. Buchan's narrative is a timeless echo of the fears and struggles that shape our collective human experience, making "Greenmantle" a classic that continues to captivate and inspire.

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Released
1915
1 Jan
Length
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Christopher Hitchens mentioned this as one of his favorite books in a C-SPAN interview in 2007.
— John Buchan, Greenmantle

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