Mr. Standfast

Mr. Standfast is a novel written by John Buchan and is the third book in the Richard Hannay series. The story follows the adventures of Hannay, a former soldier and intelligence officer, as he navigates the dangerous landscape of World War I. After narrowly escaping death in the previous book, Hannay is now living in a quiet village in England. However, he is soon recruited by British intelligence to go undercover and spy on the Germans. Hannay reluctantly agrees and finds himself in a perilous situation, where he must use all his skills and intelligence to stay alive.The novel is set against the backdrop of the First World War and explores themes of patriotism, espionage, and sacrifice. It is a thrilling and action-packed adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, Mr. Standfast is a classic spy novel that has stood the test of time and is still widely read and enjoyed today. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good adventure story.I spent one-third of my journey looking out of the window of a first-class carriage, the next in a local motor-car following the course of a trout stream in a shallow valley, and the last tramping over a ridge of downland through great beech-woods to my quarters for the night. In the first part I was in an infamous temper; in the second I was worried and mystified; but the cool twilight of the third stage calmed and heartened meThis 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.