Set in the later years of World War I, Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a secret mission hunting for a dangerous German agent at large in Britain. Hannay is required to work undercover disguised as a pacifist, roaming the country incognito to investigate a German spy and his agents, and then heads to the Swiss Alps to save Europe from being overwhelmed by the German army.
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Set in the later years of World War I, Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a secret mission hunting for a dangerous German agent at large in Britain. Hannay is required to work undercover disguised as a pacifist, roaming the country incognito to investigate a German spy and his agents, and then heads to the Swiss Alps to save Europe from being overwhelmed by the German army.
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The third Richard Hannay book, following The 39 Steps and Greenmantle. The action moves from Englans to Scotland to the continent at a fast pace. Strong morality dominates through out. An excellent story that keeps the reader involved. One caution however. Some strong national stereotypes and prejudices may be disturbing. One must remember that this book was written early in the 20th century and demonstrates some of the thinking of that era.
