The Island Of Sheep (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437066456)

PseudonymThe Island of Sheep is a novel by the Scottish author John Buchan, published in 1936. It is the fifth and final book in his series featuring the character Richard Hannay. The novel takes place several years after the events of the previous book, Hannay and the Four Just Men, and sees Hannay retired from his previous life as a spy and living on a remote island in Scotland with his wife and children.However, when Hannay receives a mysterious letter from an old acquaintance, he is drawn back into the world of espionage and adventure. The letter contains a cryptic message about a hidden treasure on a remote island in the North Sea, and Hannay is soon embroiled in a dangerous mission to retrieve it.Along the way, Hannay must navigate treacherous waters, evade deadly enemies, and outwit a cunning villain who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the treasure. With the help of his old friend Sandy Arbuthnot and a cast of colorful characters, Hannay must race against time to uncover the secrets of the island and protect his family from harm.The Island of Sheep is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and romance. It is a fitting conclusion to Buchan's series of Hannay novels and a must-read for fans of classic spy fiction.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.

Author: Cadmus, Harmonia
ISBN-10: 1437066453
ISBN-13: 9781437066456
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d