Three Hostages - Hardcover

John Buchan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340022094 ISBN 13: 9780340022092

Publisher: HODDER & STOUGHTON LTD, 1974

Synopsis

THE FOURTH RICHARD HANNAY ADVENTURE Enjoying his retirement as a gentleman farmer, former General Richard Hannay is again drawn back into his country’s service to battle a secret enemy organisation left over from the Great War. He must also locate and rescue three innocent hostages being held captive by this organisation before time runs out. Hannay’s mission leads him to a thrilling one on one duel with his most dangerous enemy yet. The hero of The 39 Steps returns.

About this title

About the Author

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, GCMG, GCVO, CH, PC , was a Scottish novelist, best known for his novel The Thirty-Nine Steps, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada.

From Library Journal

This early (1924) spy adventure is one of five Buchan novels featuring the heroic Richard Hannay. Hannay is called out of retirement to rescue the kidnapped offspring of three highly placed British citizens. Hannay soon uncovers a global syndicate supporting a single man who has notions of world domination. The story suffers from exaggerated descriptions of its characters. For instance, the kidnapper, Medina, is not just a good shot, he's the best shot in England next to the King. The British are portrayed as wonderful people, but other races fare less well. Yet the story is undoubtedly good fun and is enhanced by the modulated voice and subtle characterizations of British actor Edmund Dehn. For large suspense collections.
Mark Pumphrey, Polk Cty. P.L., Columbus, N.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: HODDER & STOUGHTON LTD
• Publication date: 1974
• ISBN 10: 0340022094
• ISBN 13: 9780340022092
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 255
• Illustrator: None