Mr Standfast

Mr. Standfast is the third Richard Hannay book by John Buchan, first published in 1919. It is the successor to The Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle.

Related Topics:
Richard Hannay - John Buchan - 1919 - The Thirty-Nine Steps - Greenmantle

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Set in the later years of World War I, Brigadier Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a secret mission hunting for a dangerous German agent in Britain.

Related Topics:
World War I - Brigadier - Western Front - Britain

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There are many references to John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress in the book, including its title. Hannay uses Pilgrim's Progress to decipher coded messages and letters from his friend Peter Pienaar.

Related Topics:
John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress - Peter Pienaar

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