
Three Hostages
by John Buchan
'Three Hostages' Summary
The gripping story begins with Richard Hannay, a retired adventurer, living a peaceful life with his wife. However, his tranquility is shattered when he is approached by a shadowy organization known as the "Three Hostages Club." This secretive group enlists Hannay's help in solving a series of perplexing kidnappings that have plagued the nation. The victims, children of prominent individuals, have vanished without a trace, leaving behind baffled investigators and worried parents. Driven by a sense of duty and a desire to protect the innocent, Hannay dives into the investigation, navigating a perilous world of deception and danger. As he pieces together the clues, Hannay uncovers a web of international intrigue, espionage, and political machinations. With the help of resourceful friends and his sharp intellect, he follows a trail of cryptic messages, secret meetings, and close encounters. Along the way, Hannay faces treacherous terrain, encounters cunning adversaries, and races against time to rescue the hostages before their lives are forever altered. The stakes are high, and the tension mounts with each passing moment as Hannay inches closer to the truth. In a thrilling climax, the identities of the kidnappers are revealed, and their sinister motives are laid bare. Hannay, with his unwavering determination and resourcefulness, confronts the perpetrators in a heart-stopping showdown that determines the fate of the hostages and the security of the nation.Book Details
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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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