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Witch Wood is a 1927 novel by the Scots author John Buchan, set in the Scottish Borders during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Critics have called it Buchan's masterpiece.Set amidst the religious struggles of the 17th century, this is the story of a young minister's return to the town of his birth. There he finds a coven of Satan worshippers and falls deeply in love with one of their victims in a struggle for right and wrong.
After his father's death, our young hero sets off to make his fortune in South Africa. He gets tangled up in an African tribal uprising and a strange encounter and rumours he hears make him suspect that his destination may not be as predictable as he has supposed. Set at the turn of the last century, this is a riveting adventure story.
John Buchan is the father of the modern spy thriller. This is so even though the Hannay books are not, strictly speaking, about spies at all in the professional sense of the word. They are about penetration of the enemy, about lonely escape and wild journeys, about the thin veneer that stands between civilsation and barbarism.
Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. When Richard Hannay encounters a mysterious stranger fearing for his life, he is drawn into a plot of political conspiracy. As Hannay works to uncover the perpetrator of a string of crimes, he must race against time to keep England's military secrets safe. A pitch-perfect spy novel, THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS is essential reading for lovers of action, adventure, and suspense.
John Buchan's collection of 28 novels and over 40 short stories, beautifully illustrated, provides readers with a captivating glimpse into the world of British literature in the early 20th century. Buchan's works are characterized by their thrilling narratives, rich descriptions of landscapes, and well-developed characters. His writing style seamlessly blends elements of adventure, mystery, and social commentary, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. The inclusion of illustrations adds an extra layer of visual engagement for readers, enhancing the overall reading experience. Buchan's storytelling transports readers to a world where danger lurks around every corner, and heroes must rise to the challenge. This collection showcases Buchan's versatility as a writer and his ability to create gripping tales that stand the test of time. Fans of classic British literature will find this collection to be a treasure trove of literary gems waiting to be discovered.
"Witch Wood" is a historical novel set in 17th century Scotland. The story follows a minister who tries to prevent worshiping the devil and keep his congregation safe. The witchcraft is practiced in the Wood of Caledon in the Scottish Borders. However, the minister's congregation is divided as a result of the civil unrest caused by the Scottish war. Will he be able to bring them under one fold again? It was written by John Buchan, a Scottish novelist and public servant who combined a successful career as an author of thrillers, historical novels, histories, and biographies.
In 'The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn' and the other stories in this collection, peculiar worlds of temptation, adventure or iniquity are perilously close at hand. Mr Hawthorn himself steps outside to allow his porridge to cool and disappears for five years and more, a Glasgow grocer is shipwrecked and ultimately worshipped as a god, a young mathematician discovers an entirely new aspect of reality and becomes terrified by what he finds there, and an ageing sinner clings grimly, weakly to a hard-won life of decency: John Buchan in each demonstrating his abilities as a gripping writer of short stories. In his introduction, Giles Foden explores Buchan's innate sense of the fascination held by sudden jeopardy and vanished comfort, and the themes of the will and fate in his work.
The fourth of the five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan. Here we find our hero Richard Hannay living a quiet life in the countryside with a wife and young child but his past comes back to haunt him and he once more must face up to an arch-enemy.
Sir Edward Leithen is given a year to live and decides to devote his last months to seeking out and restoring to health Galliard, a young Canadian banker, who is searching for the 'River of the Sick Heart'. Braving an Arctic winter, Leithen finds the banker and then his own health returns, yet only one of the men will return to civilization ....
