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John Buchan

3 series 11 books in order

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Buchan written?

We list 11 books by John Buchan across 3 series, published between 1915–1936 — 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 “Greenmantle.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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