Castle Macnab by Robert J Harris
Scotland, 1920. When aforeign dignitary is abducted, veteran adventurer Richard Hannay must recruit three of his oldest friends to prevent a catastrophe that could plunge Europe into another war. It is a mission none of them ever expected to undertake, for the man they must rescue was once their sworn enemy the Kaiser.'an entertaining new adventure.. [t]here’s genuine empathy for those affected by the Great War, and it shows how emotional damage distorts ethical values for men and women of all backgrounds. A yarn with a heart'
-- Katharine Quarmby * Historical Novels Society *'Harris makes [Buchan's] creatures and places accessible by virtue of their honour, their wit their courage and by immersing them in a rattling good plot. "Richard Hannay Lives", if he ever died'
* West Highland Free Press *'Harris revives the lost art of the atmospheric, erudite, page-turning adventure story. A terrific read'
-- Anthony O'Neill, author of Dr Jekyll and Mr Seek'Suitably swashbuckling, with plenty of nods to Buchan’s other novels and works. Good fun and an admiring tribute'
* Scotland on Sunday *Robert J. Harris was born in Dundee and studied at the University of St. Andrews where he graduated with a first class honours degree in Latin. He is the designer of the bestselling fantasy board game Talisman and has written numerous books, including Leonardo and the Death Machine, Will Shakespeare and the Pirate's Fire, the popular World Goes Loki children's series and The Thirty-One Kings. He lives in St. Andrews with his wife, Debbie.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846974571 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846974577 |
| Title | Castle Macnab |
| Author | Robert J Harris |
| Series | Richard Hannay Returns |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2018-11-08 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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