The Courts of the Morning

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The Courts of the Morning
Author John Buchan
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.

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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.

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