""Mr. Standfast"" is a thrilling adventure novel by John Buchan, first published in 1919. It is the third book in the ""Richard Hannay"" series, following ""The Thirty-Nine Steps"" and ""Greenmantle"". The story follows the exploits of Richard Hannay, a former soldier and spy, as he becomes embroiled in a plot to sabotage the British war effort during World War I.Hannay, now a successful businessman, is asked by the British government to go undercover and infiltrate a group of German spies operating in England. Along the ...
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""Mr. Standfast"" is a thrilling adventure novel by John Buchan, first published in 1919. It is the third book in the ""Richard Hannay"" series, following ""The Thirty-Nine Steps"" and ""Greenmantle"". The story follows the exploits of Richard Hannay, a former soldier and spy, as he becomes embroiled in a plot to sabotage the British war effort during World War I.Hannay, now a successful businessman, is asked by the British government to go undercover and infiltrate a group of German spies operating in England. Along the way, he meets a number of colorful characters, including a young woman named Mary Lamington, who becomes his ally and confidant.As Hannay delves deeper into the spy ring, he discovers a plot to assassinate a key British figure and derail the war effort. With the help of Mary and a band of loyal friends, Hannay must race against time to stop the plot and save his country.""Mr. Standfast"" is a fast-paced and exciting novel, full of intrigue, danger, and adventure. Buchan's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the world of espionage add to the book's appeal, making it a classic of the spy genre.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 through great beech-woods to my quarters for the night. In the first part I was in an infamous temper; in the second I was worried and mystified; but the cool twilight of the third stage calmed and heartened meThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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The third Richard Hannay book, following The 39 Steps and Greenmantle. The action moves from Englans to Scotland to the continent at a fast pace. Strong morality dominates through out. An excellent story that keeps the reader involved. One caution however. Some strong national stereotypes and prejudices may be disturbing. One must remember that this book was written early in the 20th century and demonstrates some of the thinking of that era.
