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Dickson McCunn, a respectable, recently retired grocer of passionate heart, blueprints a modest walking holiday in the hillsides of south-west Scotland. He fulfills a young British poet and, contrary to his better sense, finds himself in the dense of a storyline relating to the kidnapping of the Russian princess, who is organised prisoner in the rambling mansion, Huntingtower. This modern fairy-tale is also a gripping experience storyline, and in it Buchan presents a few of his best-loved characters, including the Gorbals Die-Hards, who reappear in later novels. He also paints a impressive picture of a guy rejuvenated by signing up for much more radiant comrades in a challenging and often dangerous fight against tyranny and dread. About the series: For over a century Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the world. Each affordable size reflects Oxford's dedication to scholarship, providing the most appropriate text and also a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading regulators, helpful records to clarify the written text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, plus much more. About the writer: John Buchan, Baron Tweedsmuir, was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He published adventure novels, short-story series and biographies. His passion for the Scottish countryside is shown in much of his writing. Buchan's experience stories are saturated in relationship and are peopled by a sizable cast of characters. 'Richard Hannay', 'Dickson McCunn' and 'Sir Edward Leithen' are three that reappear many times. Alfred Hitchcock adapted his most famous reserve The Thirty-Nine Steps, presenting Hannay, for the silver screen. Blessed in 1875 in Perth, Buchan was the son of the minister. Childhood holidays were put in in the Borders, for which he previously a great love. He was informed at Glasgow University or college and Brasenose School, Oxford, where he was President of the Union. Called to the Pub in 1901, he became Lord Milner's assistant private secretary in South Africa. By 1907, however, he was working as a publisher with Nelson's. During the First World Battle Buchan was a correspondent at the front end for The Times, as well as being an official in the Brains Corps and consultant to the Battle Cabinet. Elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for just one of the Scottish Universities' chairs in 1927, he was created Baron Tweedsmuir in 1935. From then until his fatality in 1940 he offered as Governor Basic of Canada, where time he neverthelss were able to continue writing.
