Midwinter by John Buchan (1923)

Midwinter follows a young man on a secretive journey through England, where he confronts danger and intrigue while navigating the complexities of political tensions and personal loyalties amid a brewing rebellion. As he grapples with the weight of his heritage and the fervor of his people's cause, he encounters both allies and adversaries that challenge his resolve.

By John Buchan · First published 1923 · Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Historical Fiction · 19 chapters

Contents

• In which a Highland Gentleman Misses his Way
• In which a Nobleman is Perplexed
• In which Private Matters Cut Across Affairs of State
• Mr. Kyd of Greyhouses
• Chance-Medley
• Introduces the Runaway Lady
• How a Man May Hunt with the Hounds and Yet Run with the Hare
• Broom at the Crossroads
• Old England
• Snowbound at the Sleeping Deer
• Night at the same: Two Visitors
• The Hut in the Oak Shaw
• Journeyman John
• Duchess Kitty on the Road
• Bids Farewell to a Scots Laird
• Bids Farewell to an English Lady
• Ordeal of Honour
• In which Three Gentlemen Confess their Nakedness
• Ramoth-Gilead

More by John Buchan

• The Thirty-nine Steps (1915)
• Mr Standfast (1915)
• The Far Islands (1899)
• Greenmantle (1916)
• Prester John (1910)
• The Company of the Marjolaine (1908)
• A Lucid Interval (1927)
• The Lemnian (1908)
• All works by John Buchan