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The Three Hostages
by John Buchan
ISBN: 1842327941
ISBN-13: 9781842327944
Format: Paperback
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Summary
Richard Hannay, retired to the country, craves adventure, and takes on the case of the kidnapping by anarchists of the daughter of the richest man in the world.
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Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.25 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
Pages: 332
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The Three Hostages
BUCHAN John
London.UK: House of Stratus, 2001. fine soft cover House of Stratus 2001 thriller. Reprint. Soft Cover. Fine. Illus. by Pictorial Wraps. ( more information) Offered by Ming Books (United States)
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Three Hostages (Qty: 4)
BUCHAN, JOHN
HOUSE OF STRATUS, 2001. NEW ED. Brand new. Author: BUCHAN, JOHN; Publisher: HOUSE OF STRATUS; Year: 2001; Edition: NEW ED; Pages: 317; Country of Publication: UK; Book Dimensions: 205 x 135; Book Format: paperback; ( more information) Offered by Thunder Books (United States)
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