The Thirty-Nine Steps
About this book
Richard Hannay has just returned to England after years in South Africa and is thoroughly bored with his life in London. But then a murder is committed in his flat, just days after a chance encounter with an American who had told him about an assassination plot which could have dire international consequences. An obvious suspect for the police and an easy target for the killers, Hannay goes on the run in his native Scotland where he will need all his courage and ingenuity to stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 48698 readers · 104 pages · ≈ 1 h 56 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Thirty-Nine Steps?
About ≈ 1 h 56 m — 104 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Thirty-Nine Steps?
104 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Thirty-Nine Steps?
It sits on the Spy Fiction, Thriller, Fiction shelves.
Has The Thirty-Nine Steps been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Thirty Nine Steps (1979), The Thirty Nine Steps (1978), The 39 Steps (1959), The 39 Steps (1935).
Is The Thirty-Nine Steps in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Thirty-Nine Steps?
The main characters include Richard Hannay (Fictitious character).
Where does The Thirty-Nine Steps take place?
It is set in Great Britain, 39 Steps, London during Just before World War I..
Who wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps?
John Buchan.
Where can I read The Thirty-Nine Steps online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library