{"product_id":"greenmantle-wordsworth-classics","title":"Greenmantle by John Buchan (Wordsworth Classics)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenmantle continues the thrilling adventures of Richard Hannay. The story takes Hannay from convalescence following the Battle of Loos, back to London for a vital meeting at the Foreign Office and thence on a top-secret mission across war-torn German-occupied Europe. His mission to neutralise and destroy a cunning and potentially devastating plot to foment Holy War in the Islamic Near East, which could ignite a powder-keg and shake the balance of world power and the course of war. Hannay is assisted by three intrepid companions: the suave, dashing, exotic and devastatingly romantic Sandy Arbuthnot, the American John Scantlebury Blenkiron, and the South African Boer Scout Peter Pienaar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Buchan\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician. He is best known for his thrillers featuring Richard Hannay, with \u003cem data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eThe Thirty-Nine Steps\u003c\/em\u003e being the most famous. A prolific writer, Buchan authored over 100 works, including fiction, biographies, and historical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eBeyond writing, Buchan had a distinguished career in public service. He served as the Director of Information during World War I and later became Governor General of Canada from 1935 until his death in 1940. He was granted the title 1st Baron Tweedsmuir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2036\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBuchan's novels are recognized for their brisk pacing, patriotic themes, and insight into early 20th-century political tensions. Despite some dated imperialist views, his storytelling continues to appeal to fans of classic adventure fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45224185168058,"sku":"31QZULJPD-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/download_ad8b332b-0769-4481-84eb-29e709a70679.jpg?v=1760118626","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/greenmantle-wordsworth-classics","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}