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October 14, 2025 69 mins

How is Richard Hannay's retirement suspended by Franklin Scudder, a freelance spy? John Buchan, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

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The 39 Steps introduces John Buchan's dashing adventurer Richard Hannay, who went on star in four more novels. It's one of the earliest instances of a "man-on-the-run" adventure, now a commonly used trope in action and adventure.

 

It's been adapted into many films and plays over the years, and was included in BBC's 2003 Big Read poll as one of Britain's "best-loved books".

 

And now, The 39 Steps, Part 1 of 4, by John Buchan

 

 

 

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