A review by lucazani11
The 39 Steps by John Buchan

3.0

The Thirty-Nine Steps" is a spy novel written by John Buchan and published in 1915. The story follows Richard Hannay, a man who becomes embroiled in a web of espionage and intrigue when a mysterious stranger is murdered in his London apartment. Hannay soon finds himself on the run from both the police and a group of German spies who are determined to prevent him from reaching Scotland, where he hopes to uncover the truth behind the murder and clear his own name. The novel is a classic of the thriller genre and has been adapted numerous times for film, television, and stage