Description
When Anthony Lammas, Kirk minister and Professor of Logic at St Andrews University, sets off for business in London, little does he realise that he will soon be entangled in a web of conspiracy. But Anthony is no ordinary professor.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, The Free Fishers is classic Buchan - a fast-paced tale of treason and espionage.
With an introduction by Douglas Hurd.
This edition is authorised by the John Buchan Society.
About the Author
John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist, born in Perth in 1875. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940.
Reviews
'John Buchan was the first to realise the enormous dramatic value of adventure in familiar surroundings happening to unadventurous men'
-- Graham GreeneBook Information
ISBN 9781846970658
Author John Buchan
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Birlinn Ltd
Publisher Birlinn General
Weight(grams) 285g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm
