Huntingtower

Huntingtower

by John Buchan

Dickson McCunn, a retired grocer, embarks on a walking holiday in the Scottish highlands. His peaceful journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a young English poet and becomes entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding the disappearance of a Russian princess. The story unfolds amidst the grandeur of a sprawling mansion, Huntingtower, where secrets and danger lurk beneath the surface. As Dickson finds himself thrust into the heart of a complex plot, he must unravel the truth behind the princess's disappearance and face the consequences of his involvement.

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John Buchan

United Kingdom

Buchan's 100 works include nearly 30 novels, seven collections of short stories, and biographies of Sir Walter Scott, Caesar Augustus, and Oliver Cromwell. He was awarded the 1928 James Tait Black Mem...

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