
The Thirty-nine Steps
John Buchan
The Thirty-nine Steps as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition.
London, May 1914. Richard Hannay is bored. Having returned from years abroad, he finds himself restless in the humdrum of city life—until a desperate man appears at his door with a shocking secret. The man, an American spy named Scudder, claims to have uncovered a sinister plot that could plunge Europe into war. He’s being hunted, and now, so is Hannay.
When Scudder is brutally murdered in Hannay’s flat, the stakes become terrifyingly real. Framed for the crime and pursued by both the police and a shadowy network of foreign agents, Hannay has no choice but to flee. His only hope? To decipher Scudder’s cryptic notes and uncover the truth before it’s too late.
From the crowded streets of London to the vast, open moors of Scotland, Hannay races against time, evading relentless pursuers at every turn. Disguises, close calls, and daring escapes become his new reality as he pieces together a mystery that leads to a secret meeting of spies, a hidden message buried in an innocent phrase, and a fateful set of stairs that hold the key to everything.
Packed with relentless action, gripping suspense, and a hero thrust into extraordinary danger, The Thirty-Nine Steps is a masterclass in adventure fiction. John Buchan’s classic thriller, first published in 1915, laid the foundation for the modern spy novel, inspiring countless works—from Hitchcock’s film adaptation to James Bond.
Will Hannay survive long enough to reveal the conspiracy? Or will the forces chasing him succeed in silencing him forever? The answer lies within The Thirty-Nine Steps.
Duration - 4h 15m.
Author - John Buchan.
Narrator - Adrian Praetzellis.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1915 John Buchan ©.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Fiction - Action & Adventure
Fiction - Mystery and Detectiv
Fiction - Thrillers
Fiction
Audiobooks
Description:
The Thirty-nine Steps as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition. London, May 1914. Richard Hannay is bored. Having returned from years abroad, he finds himself restless in the humdrum of city life—until a desperate man appears at his door with a shocking secret. The man, an American spy named Scudder, claims to have uncovered a sinister plot that could plunge Europe into war. He’s being hunted, and now, so is Hannay. When Scudder is brutally murdered in Hannay’s flat, the stakes become terrifyingly real. Framed for the crime and pursued by both the police and a shadowy network of foreign agents, Hannay has no choice but to flee. His only hope? To decipher Scudder’s cryptic notes and uncover the truth before it’s too late. From the crowded streets of London to the vast, open moors of Scotland, Hannay races against time, evading relentless pursuers at every turn. Disguises, close calls, and daring escapes become his new reality as he pieces together a mystery that leads to a secret meeting of spies, a hidden message buried in an innocent phrase, and a fateful set of stairs that hold the key to everything. Packed with relentless action, gripping suspense, and a hero thrust into extraordinary danger, The Thirty-Nine Steps is a masterclass in adventure fiction. John Buchan’s classic thriller, first published in 1915, laid the foundation for the modern spy novel, inspiring countless works—from Hitchcock’s film adaptation to James Bond. Will Hannay survive long enough to reveal the conspiracy? Or will the forces chasing him succeed in silencing him forever? The answer lies within The Thirty-Nine Steps. Duration - 4h 15m. Author - John Buchan. Narrator - Adrian Praetzellis. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 1915 John Buchan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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