Published in 1915, Scottish author John Buchan’s adventure story The Thirty-Nine Steps is the first of five Richard Hannay novels. It is a fast-paced, gripping espionage thriller. Protagonist Richard Hannay is suspected of murdering scudder, a journalist and a spy. Hannay flees through scottish lowland with Scudder’s coded notebook. Chasing him are police, secret agents and German spies - eager to get their hand on that notebook in order to access the secret information. On the run, Richard Hannay, demonstrates his elusive skills and resourcefulness - all of which are required to survive as a fugitive. Richard Hannay eventually manages to reach London where the final showdown happen. Film director Alfred Hitchcock made 3 film adaptations out of this novel - a testament of its strong story line and plot. The novel will interest anyone who enjoys a good story and fast-paced adventure.
Buchan, John. The Thirty-Nine Steps, Sydney : Crows Nest, 2010.
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