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Discover the gripping tale of **The Thirty-Nine Steps**, a classic adventure novel by John Buchan, beautifully presented in this **brand new Wordsworth Edition**. This thrilling paperback edition, published in 1993, features an exclusive new introduction by Cedric Watts, a respected Research Professor of English at the University of Sussex, adding invaluable context and insight to this timeless story. Readers will be captivated as they follow Richard Hannay, an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances when he stumbles upon a corpse in his flat. This fateful encounter embroils him in a web of espionage, where he must evade determined spies aiming to instigate war and undermine British naval power. As the tension escalates, Hannay becomes both the chasee and the hero, pursued relentlessly by both police and sinister conspirators. This exhilarating narrative is renowned for its themes of bravery, survival, and the fight against evil, making it a must-read for lovers of **spy fiction** and classic literature alike. Perfect for book collectors and newcomers to Buchan's work, this edition is ideal for those seeking a **thrilling read**. Don't miss out on the chance to experience one of literature's most iconic espionage tales in a fresh and engaging format. Enhance your reading collection today by adding this masterpiece of **early 20th-century literature** to your shelf. Delivery is swift and reliable, ensuring that your new favorite book arrives promptly at your doorstep, ready to whisk you away into a world of action and intrigue.
CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: The Thirty-Nine Steps
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Details:
This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators.
CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: The Thirty-Nine Steps
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Details:
This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators.