Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a novel written by John Buchan and published in 1916. It is the second book in the Richard Hannay series, which follows the adventures of a Scottish adventurer and intelligence officer. The novel is set during World War I and follows Hannay as he is recruited by the British government to undertake a dangerous mission in the Middle East.Hannay is tasked with finding a legendary figure known as Greenmantle, who is believed to have the power to unite the Muslim world against the British. Hannay's mission takes him from London to Constantinople, where he must navigate a complex web of political intrigue, espionage, and betrayal. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a German spy, a beautiful Russian agent, and a charismatic Arab leader.As Hannay races against time to complete his mission and prevent a catastrophic war in the Middle East, he must use all his wit, bravery, and resourcefulness to survive. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of espionage, mystery, and action. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of the Middle East during a pivotal moment in history.At all costs we had to keep Rasta safe, but I was very determined that he should not be handed over to the lady. I was going to be no party to cold-blooded murder, which I judged to be her expedient. It was a pretty kettle of fish, but in the meantime I must have food, for I had eaten nothing for nine hours.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.