Greenmantle

Greenmantle is a classic spy thriller novel written by John Buchan. It is the second book in the Richard Hannay series, following The Thirty-Nine Steps. The story takes place during World War I and follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, a British intelligence officer, as he travels to Constantinople to foil a German plot to incite a Muslim uprising against the British Empire.Hannay is tasked with finding a man named Greenmantle, who is believed to be a powerful figure in the German army and who is leading the plot. Along the way, he meets a cast of interesting characters, including a Turkish officer, a German spy, and a charismatic Arab leader. Hannay must navigate dangerous terrain, including treacherous mountains and hostile desert tribes, to uncover the truth behind Greenmantle's identity and stop the German plan.The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, intrigue, and suspense. It also explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the complexities of war. Buchan's writing is vivid and engaging, and his descriptions of the Middle Eastern landscape and culture are rich and evocative. Greenmantle is a must-read for fans of spy novels and historical fiction.At all costs we had to keep Rasta safe, but I was very determined that he should not be handed over to the lady. I was going to be no party to cold-blooded murder, which I judged to be her expedient. It was a pretty kettle of fish, but in the meantime I must have food, for I had eaten nothing for nine hours.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.