Greenmantle
Greenmantle by John Buchan, published by Penguin Adult on May 29, 2008, is a UK edition comprising 352 pages. This novel follows Richard Hannay, the protagonist from The Thirty-Nine Steps, as he navigates the complexities of war-torn Europe in pursuit of a German conspiracy and an Islamic Messiah. Alongside him are three notable characters: Peter Pienaar, an old Boer Scout; John S. Blenkiron, an American eager to combat the Kaiser; and Sandy Arbuthnot, inspired by Lawrence of Arabia.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in action and adventure as the four heroes undertake a perilous journey through Germany, heading towards Constantinople and the Russian border. The story delves into themes of espionage and political intrigue set against the backdrop of World War I. With its historical context and thrilling plot, Greenmantle presents a vivid exploration of the challenges faced by its characters as they confront formidable adversaries, including the grotesque Stumm and the enigmatic Hilda von Einem.
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In Greenmantle (1916) Richard Hannay, hero of The Thirty-Nine Steps, travels across war-torn Europe in search of a German plot and an Islamic Messiah. He is joined by three more of Buchan’s heroes: Peter Pienaar, the old Boer Scout; John S. Blenkiron, the American determined to fight the Kaiser; and Sandy Arbuthnot, Greenmantle himself, modelled on Lawrence of Arabia. The intrepid four move in disguise through Germany to Constantinople and the Russian border toface their enemies: the grotesque Stumm and the evil beauty of Hilda von Einem.
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