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Literature & FictionRichard Hannay is the most famous creation of author and diplomat John Buchan. Hannay can be seen to be the first true action hero of British literature, a decorated soldier and spy, constantly needed by the government to... See More
History
The great thriller writer and statesman John Buchan, author of 'The 39 Steps' and other classics wrote this official history of the South African Forces in France as a homage to a country he had come to know and love as a... See More
Historical Fiction
In this classic historical adventure by the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, a young monastic scholar is groomed to take the throne from Henry VIII. It is 1536, and powerful men reveal to Peter Pentecost that it is he, and... See More
Reference
A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Nick Bullard. 'I turned on the light, but there was nobody there. Then I saw something in the corner that made my blood turn cold. Scudder... See More
Classics
From the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, three bored, middle-aged men plot a challenging adventure in the Scottish Highlands in this classic novel. In 1925, John Buchan published his second most famous novel, John MacNab... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
The sequel to The Thirty Nine Steps! Greenmantle is the second of five novels by John Buchan featuring the character of Richard Hannay. Hannay is called in to investigate rumors of an uprising in the Muslim world, and... See More
Major General Sir Richard Hannay is a fictional secret agent created by Scottish novelist John Buchan and made further popular by the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film The 39 Steps. Buchan's resourceful, German-speaking spy is... See More
Action & Adventure
Richard Hannay is the most famous creation of author and diplomat John Buchan. Hannay can be seen to be the first true action hero of British literature, a decorated soldier and spy, constantly needed by the government to... See More
Literature & Fiction
Four classic adventure novels starring Scottish hero Sir Edward Leithen from the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, who "invented the modern spy novel" (New Statesman). Sir Edward Leithen, lawyer, politician, sportsman and... See More
Literature & Fiction
When Richard Hannay fi nds the corpse of freelance spy Franklin P. Scudder in his London flat, he goes on the run, fearing that his life is in danger. Scudder had previously revealed that he was investigating a ring of... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
In an English country house, a strange experiment is about to take place: "A gem... unadulterated entertainment" (The New York Times). In this unique blend of suspense, satire, and science fiction, Sir Edward Leithen... See More
Greenmantle' is John Buchan's second novel featuring the character of Richard Hannay and was first published in 1916 by Hodder & Stoughton, London. Greenmantle is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, 'Mr... See More
Horror
The author of the Thirty-Nine Steps blends history with fantasy and horror in this tale of a Scottish minister torn between his church and his king. Seventeenth-century Scotland is immersed in a terrifying era. Although... See More
Classics
> Embark on an Epic Adventure with "Prester John" by John Buchan Are you ready to journey into the heart of Africa and unravel the mysteries of an epic adventure? "Prester John" by John Buchan is a thrilling novel that will... See More
Classics
John Burnet of Barns: A Romance by John Buchan: A historical romance novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story follows the life of John Burnet, a young nobleman who becomes entangled in political intrigue, love affairs... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sir Quixote of the Moors by John Buchan: A historical novel set in 17th-century Scotland, inspired by the legend of Don Quixote. The story follows the adventures of Sandy Arbuthnot, a chivalrous and idealistic Scottish... See More
Literature & Fiction
Embark on a Thrilling Adventure with "The Thirty-Nine Steps" by John Buchan Are you ready to step into a world of espionage, suspense, and daring escapades? "The Thirty-Nine Steps" by John Buchan is a heart-pounding... See More
History
Embark on a Journey of Discovery with John Buchan's 'The African Colony' Step into the ever-changing landscape of Africa with John Buchan's 'The African Colony.' This remarkable book takes you on an exploratory adventure... See More
Classics
Salute to Adventurers by John Buchan: A historical adventure novel set in the 16th century, following the exploits of Nicholas Ribault, a young Frenchman who becomes embroiled in political intrigue, piracy, and exploration... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by John Buchan: A collection of short stories that blend elements of folklore, mythology, and supernatural elements. The tales explore themes of mystery, imagination, and the boundaries... See More
Children's eBooks
'It wouldn't be pleasant sharing my flat with a dead body, but there was nothing else I could do.' Richard Hannay is bored with life in London. Then he discovers a horrible crime, and finds himself in the middle of a clever... See More
Thrillers
An international organization of anarchists threatens to overthrow civilization as we know it -- and it's up to Edward Leithen to save the Western world A group of anarchists known as the Power-House sees all of... See More
Thrillers
The novel of international intrigue and adventure that set the standard for the modern spy thriller One May evening in 1914, an ordinary Londoner named Richard Hannay receives word of an anarchist plot to assassinate the... See More
History
I spent one-third of my journey looking out of the window of a first-class carriage, the next in a local motor-car following the course of a trout stream in a shallow valley, and the last tramping over a ridge of downland... See More
Religion & Spirituality
The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy... See More
Classics
John Buchan wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps while he was seriously ill at the beginning of the First World War. In it he introduces his most famous hero, Richard Hannay, who, despite claiming to be an `ordinary fellow', is... See More
In the last of his World War I adventures, Richard Hannay undertakes his most dangerous assignment yet When England calls, Richard Hannay answers. Not yet forty and already a brigadier general, he has led the charge into... See More
Classics
Including hyperlinked explanatory notes within the ebook-optimized text, introductions by leading authorities, and a wealth of other valuable material, Oxford World's Classics ebooks continue the series' century-long... See More
Health, Fitness & Dieting
The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy... See More
Classics
Considered by many to be one of the greatest adventure novels of all time, "The Thirty-Nine Steps" is John Buchan's most successful work. Set during the First World War, it is the story of Richard Hannay, an ordinary... See More