The Courts of the Morning
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The Courts of the Morning | |
Author | John Buchan |
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Country | Scotland |
Language | English |
Series | Richard Hannay |
Genre(s) | Thriller, Novel |
Publisher | William Blackwood & Sons |
Publication date | 1929 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
ISBN | NA |
Preceded by | The Runagates Club |
Followed by | The Kirk in Scotland |
The Courts of the Morning is a 1929 novel by John Buchan. It features Richard Hannay, though not as a major character, so it is sometimes not included in that series.
[edit] Plot summary
Hannay is approached by the American military attache in London to engage in a covert operation. He decides to seek out his friend Sandy Arbuthnot for help. Hannay visits Sandy's house in the Scottish Borders, but Sandy soon disappears.
The story involves a ruthless South American dictator, who is powerful and charismatic, and also the mastermind of a global conspiracy.
[edit] Characters
- Richard Hannay
- Sandy Arbuthnot
- Archie & Janet Roylance (newly married)
- Geordie Hamilton
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