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John Buchan

3 series 24 books in order 13 standalone books

John Buchan was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation. He was a Scottish author and politician who lived from 1875 to 1940.

Born
1875
Known for
Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn trilogy, Edward Leithen

Series by John Buchan

Richard Hannay

6 books in order · 1915–1936

  1. Cover of The Thirty-nine Steps

    The Thirty-nine Steps

    1915 · John Buchan

    The Thirty-Nine Steps is a 1915 adventure novel by Scottish author John Buchan. It was first published by William Blackwood and Sons in Edinburgh.…

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    Greenmantle

    1916 · John Buchan

    Greenmantle is the second novel in a series of five featuring Richard Hannay, written by John Buchan. It was published in 1916 by Hodder & Stoughton…

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    Mr. Standfast

    1919 · John Buchan

    Published in 1919, Mr. Standfast is a thriller set during the latter half of the First World War. It is the third book in a series featuring Richard…

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  4. Cover of The three hostages

    The three hostages

    1924 · John Buchan

    Major General Sir Richard Hannay believes his life of adventure has ended with the Great War. But when an old colleague asks for his help, he is…

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  5. Cover of The Courts of the morning

    The Courts of the morning

    1929 · John Buchan

    Published in 1929, this novel by John Buchan follows Archie and Janet Roylance as they travel to the Gran Seco to see its copper mines, only to find…

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    Island of Sheep, the

    1936 · John Buchan

    A 1936 novel by John Buchan. Richard Hannay, now in his fifties, must once again throw himself into an adventure, this time to uphold an oath made in…

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Dickson McCunn trilogy

3 books in order · 1922–1935

  1. Cover of Huntingtower

    Huntingtower

    1922 · John Buchan

    Dickson McUnn, a recently retired prosperous Scots grocer, begins his retirement with a walking tour in southwest Scotland. During his journey, he…

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  2. Cover of Castle Gay

    Castle Gay

    1930 · John Buchan

    Castle Gay is a 1930 novel by Scottish author John Buchan. It is the second in a series of three Dickson McCunn novels. The story takes place in the…

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  3. Cover of The house of the four winds

    The house of the four winds

    1935 · John Buchan

    A 1935 novel by John Buchan. A (mis)adventure combining an old Scotsman, a British MP, and others in a youth-led royalist revolution in Mittle…

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Edward Leithen

2 books in order · 1916–1926

  1. Cover of The power-house

    The power-house

    1916 · John Buchan

    The Power-House is a 1916 novel by John Buchan, published by W. Blackwood & Sons. It was first serialized in Blackwood's Magazine in 1913. The story…

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  2. The Dancing Floor

    1926 · John Buchan

    The Dancing Floor is a 1926 novel by the Scottish author John Buchan, featuring the character Edward Leithen. It is the third of Buchan's five novels…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Sick Heart River
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  2. Cover of The Free Fishers
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  3. Cover of The gap in the curtain
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  4. Cover of The Magic Walking-Stick
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  5. Cover of The Runagates Club
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  6. Cover of Witch Wood
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  7. Cover of Midwinter
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  8. Cover of The Path of the King
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  9. Cover of Prester John
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  10. Cover of Salute to Adventurers
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  11. Cover of The half-hearted
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  12. Cover of Sir Quixote of the Moors
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  13. Cover of To catch a spy
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Buchan written?

We list 24 books by John Buchan across 3 series, published between 1895–1940 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Buchan's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Thirty-nine Steps.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy John Buchan's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.