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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows Brigadier-General Hannay as he is pulled from the Western Front for a covert mission to track a German agent in Britain. Disguised as a pacifist, he navigates the country incognito, employing a copy of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to decode messages. The story culminates in the Swiss Alps, where Hannay must thwart a German threat to Europe. Rich in literary references and espionage intrigue, this installment deepens the character's journey amidst the war's chaos.
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Mr. Standfast, John Buchan, 1. Baron Tweedsmuir
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Mr. Standfast
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9789357278966
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Classics, Detective Fiction, Espionage, Spy Novels
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows Brigadier-General Hannay as he is pulled from the Western Front for a covert mission to track a German agent in Britain. Disguised as a pacifist, he navigates the country incognito, employing a copy of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress to decode messages. The story culminates in the Swiss Alps, where Hannay must thwart a German threat to Europe. Rich in literary references and espionage intrigue, this installment deepens the character's journey amidst the war's chaos.