Description
One of the greatest spy thrillers ever written, The Thirty Nine Steps tells the story of the adventurer Richard Hannay as he is forced to flee his old life after a spy is found dead in his flat. Searching for the assassins so that he can clear his name, Hannay uncovers a tangled web of intrigue, deception and conspiracy that could drag Britain into a deadly war. In The Power House, the mild-mannered MP Edward Leithen is thrust into the heart of the action after an acquaintance of his disappears. As he investigates further, Leithen discovers an international anarchist organisation threatening the foundations of modern society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
About the Author
John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish writer and statesman. Over his career, he wrote a number of historical novels and thrillers and he was even employed as a propaganda writer for the British government. He served as the Governor General of Canada from 1935 until his death in 1940.




