Buchan, Ursula
Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408870822
- author:
- Buchan, Ursula
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.38 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
John Buchan's remarkable life is a testament to his boundless energy and diverse pursuits. As the author of the iconic thriller "The Thirty-Nine Steps", he has become synonymous with the genre, but there is far more to his story than meets the eye. This biography, written by his granddaughter Ursula Buchan, sheds new light on the life of a man who defied convention and led a life of remarkable achievement. From his early years in Glasgow's Gorbals to his later years as Governor-General of Canada, Buchan's life was marked by a series of unlikely careers and passions. He was a scholar, antiquarian, and barrister, as well as a war correspondent and literary critic. His marriage to a member of the aristocratic Grosvenor family adds a fascinating layer to his story, making this biography a unique blend of biography and love story. With access to recently discovered family documents, Ursula Buchan brings a fresh perspective to her grandfather's life, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual who was as much at home among shepherds and ambassadors as he was in the corridors of power.
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