Richard Hannay Books in Order

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  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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  2. Cover of Greenmantle

    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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  3. Cover of Mr. Standfast

    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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  6. Cover of Island of Sheep, the

    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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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Richard Hannay books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Thirty-nine Steps”. Start with “The Thirty-nine Steps.”

How many books are in the Richard Hannay series?

We list 6 books by John Buchan , published between 1915–1936.

Where can I buy the Richard Hannay books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.