The Thirty-Nine Steps _ Published in 1915 _ From the Richard Hannay series (1) _ Plus: Biography of John Buchan.

The story takes place in Great Britain on the eve of the First World War. Richard Hannay, is Scottish, has just returned to London after many years in South Africa working in the mining industry. He is bored in England when he is accosted by another resident of the building where he lives. This man, Scudder, informs him of a fantastic plot by the enemies of England to create a diplomatic scandal. Hannay, believes him and even goes so far as to host him in his own apartment. But a few days later, Hannay discovers Scudder stabbed to death. Afraid of being suspected by the police and of being in danger, he fled London. And an exciting chase through Scotland begins.

Wuilia Ebooks _ ISBN 978-2-38481-087-1 _ English Version _ ePub _ 41,574 words (2 hours 32 minutes) – 227 pages _ 20/05/2022.