The Three Hostages
Richard Hannay has settled into peaceful country life when a desperate puzzle pulls him back into danger. Three people, connected only by the cruelty done to them, have been kidnapped by a shadowy network, and the sole clue to their whereabouts is a set of cryptic verses. Hannay’s hunt leads to Dominick Medina, a charming and celebrated public figure who hides a talent for hypnotism and a cold appetite for control. John Buchan turns the chase into a battle of wills, testing Hannay’s nerve against an enemy who can bend the human mind itself. It stands as the fourth of the Hannay thrillers that began with The Thirty-Nine Steps. Free to download as a PDF and EPUB edition.
About the Author
John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, and statesman who served as Governor General of Canada. His fast-paced Richard Hannay thrillers helped define the espionage adventure genre.
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The Three Hostages (1924) is a public domain work.
| # | Chapter | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor Greenslade Theorises | 25:15 | |
| 2 | I Hear Of The Three Hostages | 42:41 | |
| 3 | Researches In The Subconscious | 32:32 | |
| 4 | I Make The Acquaintance Of A Popular Man | 40:56 | |
| 5 | The Thursday Club | 31:18 | |
| 6 | The House In Gospel Oak | 42:10 | |
| 7 | Some Experiences Of A Disciple | 32:52 | |
| 8 | The Blind Spinner | 22:04 | |
| 9 | I am Introduced To Strong Magic | 22:27 | |
| 10 | Confidences At A Wayside Inn | 37:13 | |
| 11 | How A German Engineer Found Strange Fishing | 42:49 | |
| 12 | I Return To Servitude | 23:38 | |
| 13 | I Visit The Fields Of Eden | 22:11 | |
| 14 | I Visit the Fields of Eden Part 2 | 17:20 | |
| 15 | Sir Archibald Roylance Puts His Foot In It | 33:12 | |
| 16 | How A French Nobleman Discovered Fear | 25:51 | |
| 17 | Our Time Is Narrowed | 35:34 | |
| 18 | The District - Visitor In Palmyra Square | 20:37 | |
| 19 | The Night Of The First Of June | 37:35 | |
| 20 | The Night Of The First Of June – Later | 40:14 | |
| 21 | Machray | 31:46 | |
| 22 | How I Stalked Wilder Game Than Deer | 33:13 | |
| 23 | How I Stalked Wilder Game than Deer part 2 | 25:52 |
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