The Thirty-nine Steps

Often considered one of the first modern spy novels, The 39 Steps is the first of five books to feature protagonist Richard Hannay as he becomes embroiled in international intrigue, finds himself on the lamb in the heath and brush of rural Scotland, and ultimately prevents an international political assassination.

Other John Buchan books featuring Richard Hannay:

• Greenmantle
• Mr. Standfast
• The Three Hostages
• The Island of Sheep

Table of Contents

I. The Man Who Died.

II. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels.

III. The Adventure of the Literary Innkeeper.

IV. The Adventure of the Radical Candidate.

V. The Adventure of the Spectacled Roadman.

VI. The Adventure of the Bald Archaeologist.

VII. The Dry-Fly Fisherman.

VIII. The Coming of the Black Stone.

IX. The Thirty-Nine Steps.

X. Various Parties Converging on the Sea.