The Thirty-Nine Steps

John Buchan

Sinopse

Richard Hannay is an ordinary man who suddenly finds himself the target of a deadly manhunt after discovering a plot to plunge Europe into war. Framed for a murder he didn't commit, he must outrun both the police and ruthless foreign spies across the rugged Scottish moors. With only a cryptic notebook to guide him, he races against time to decipher the meaning of the "thirty-nine steps." This foundational spy novel defined the genre with its relentless pace and suspenseful atmosphere.

Disponível desde: 06/03/2026.

Comprimento de impressão: 164 páginas.

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