The Thirty-Nine Steps

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Set against the backdrop of impending World War I, this thriller follows adventurer Richard Hannay, who becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy after a mysterious American warns him of an assassination plot. Skeptical yet intrigued, Hannay hides the man, only to find him murdered upon returning home. Fleeing to Scotland, he is pursued by both the police and a relentless enemy, as he races to uncover the mystery of the 'thirty-nine steps' that could threaten Britain's security.