The 39 Steps - 9781789299892

Dive into one of the greatest adventure stories ever written, freshly repackaged for a new generation of readers and featuring an exclusive introduction from the author’s grandson.

Days after warning him of a plot that could drag Britain into a war, a man is found dead in Richard Hannay’s apartment. Branded as the prime suspect, Hannay must rely on his extraordinary knack for getting out of a tight spot to evade the police, stay one step ahead of the real killer, and deliver a message to the government before it is too late. Considered one of the most exciting "chase thrillers" ever published, this is an electrifying story of an ordinary man caught up in a sinister international plot full of car crashes, code-breaking, and political intrigue.

A huge influence on spy fiction and Hollywood, The 39 Steps has captured the imagination of audiences for decades. This classic book was written by acclaimed Scottish author John Buchan, who inspired the writing of other great novelists too, including Graham Greene, Ian Fleming, and John le Carré.

The novel has never been out of print since its first publication in 1915 and has sold millions of copies. Repackaged as a striking hardcover and with an exclusive introduction from the author’s grandson to celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Buchan’s birth, this is an edition to be cherished both by fans of the book and by anyone discovering Buchan’s work for the first time.