Espionage

  • Mr. Standfast by John Buchan

    5 minutes read

    Mr. Standfast by John Buchan is one of the most gripping and influential adventure novels of the early 20th century. Published in 1919, it is the third book in the Richard Hannay series—following The Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle. This classic espionage thriller blends wartime intrigue, high-stakes missions, psychological tension, and heroic endurance. For modern readers…

  • The Watchers

    2 minutes read

    The Watchers by A.E.W. Mason, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, is a historical novel that delves into themes of loyalty, espionage, and moral conflict. The story follows Herbert Hales, a British officer, and Martin Hillyard, a man involved in espionage for the British government. Their lives become intertwined as they navigate personal…