World War I espionage thriller meets modern-day morality tale in Mr. Standfast, the third of five Richard Hannay novels written by acclaimed storyteller John Buchan. Follow Hannay's exploits as a soldier and a spy in a fast-paced book that echoes may of the themes and motifs of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress.
It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Greenmantle. The title refers to a character in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, to which there are many other references in the novel.
It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Greenmantle. The title refers to a character in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, to which there are many other references in the novel.
"Mr. Standfast" is the third of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1919. (Excerpt from Wikipedia).
Mr Standfast is the third of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1919 by Hodder & Stoughton, London.
It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Greenmantle (1916). The title is taken from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, which is referenced throughout the novel.
Mr Standfast is the third of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1919 by Hodder & Stoughton, London.It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Greenmantle (1916); Hannay's first ...
The title is taken from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, which is referenced throughout the novel.Set in the later years of World War I, Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a ...
Mary turns out to be Dick's contact, telling him to immerse himself in the world of pacifists and objectors to World War I. He obtains copy of the book Pilgrim's Progress to help him decode messages and helps track a network of German spies ...
Mr Standfast It is November 1915, the midst of World War I, and Richard Hannay and his friend Sandy are convalescing from wounds received at the Battle of Loos.
Mr Standfast is the third of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1919 by Hodder & Stoughton, London.