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John Buchan

A Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Buchan>Wikipedia</a>).

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Cover of The 39 Steps by John Buchan

The 39 Steps

John Buchan, 1915
27 ratings

§ About John Buchan's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
1915
Average rating
3.2 / 5 across 27 ratings
Genres
Adventure

The book: The 39 Steps (1915)

Richard Hannay has just returned to England after years in South Africa and is thoroughly bored with his life in London. But then a murder is committed in his flat, just days after a chance encounter with an American who had told him about an assassination plot which could have dire international consequences.

Common questions about John Buchan

Who is John Buchan?
A Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JohnBuchan>Wikipedia</a>).
What is John Buchan best known for?
John Buchan is best known for The 39 Steps, published in 1915 with 27 ratings and a 3.2 average. It is the most-rated of John Buchan's books on SansFiction.
What genres does John Buchan write?
John Buchan's books on SansFiction are tagged Adventure.

Explore: Adventure