Mr Standfast by John Buchan (1915)

John Standfast is a British secret agent during World War I. He is sent to Switzerland to investigate a German spy ring. He soon discovers that the ring is led by a mysterious figure known as the Baron. Standfast must use all his wits and courage to outwit the Baron and his agents and prevent them from carrying out their plans. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman, Edith, who helps him in his mission. Together, they must battle the Baron and his minions in a thrilling race against time. In the end, Standfast must make a daring escape from the Baron's clutches and save the day.

By John Buchan · First published 1915 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters

Contents

• Chapter 1: The Wicket-gate
• Chapter 2: 'the Village Named Morality'
• Chapter 3: The Reflections of a Cured Dyspeptic
• Chapter 4: Andrew Amos
• Chapter 5: Various Doings in the West
• Chapter 6: The Skirts of the Coolin
• Chapter 7: I Hear of the Wild Birds
• Chapter 8: The Adventures of a Bagman
• Chapter 9: I Take the Wings of a Dove
• Chapter 10: The Advantages of an Air Raid
• Chapter 11: The Valley of Humiliation
• Chapter 12: I Become a Combatant Once More
• Chapter 13: The Adventure of the Picardy Chateau
• Chapter 14: Mr Blenkiron Discourses on Love and War
• Chapter 15: St Anton
• Chapter 16: I Lie on a Hard Bed
• Chapter 17: The Col of the Swallows
• Chapter 18: The Underground Railway
• Chapter 19: The Cage of the Wild Birds
• Chapter 20: The Storm Breaks in the West
• Chapter 21: How an Exile Returned to His Own People
• Chapter 22: The Summons Comes for Mr Standfast

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