Mr Standfast by John Buchan (1915)

Name: Mr Standfast
Author: John Buchan

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 · 128,890 words

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I spent one-third of my journey looking out of the window of a first-class carriage, the next in a local motor-car following the course of a trout stream in a shallow valley, and the last tramping over a ridge of downland through great beech-woods to my quarters for the night. In the first part I was in an infamous temper; in the second I was worried and mystified; but the cool twilight of the third stage calmed and heartened me, and I reached the gates of Fosse Manor with a mighty appetite and a quiet mind.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Buchan
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Length: 128,890 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 3,798 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure Fiction — The novel follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, a British soldier and spy, as he attempts to thwart a German plot to destabilize the British government.
Thriller — The novel is full of suspense and intrigue, as Hannay attempts to outwit his enemies and uncover the truth behind the German plot.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set during World War I and includes references to historical events and figures of the time period.
Mystery — Hannay must solve the mystery of the German plot in order to save the British government.