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Celebrate the 150th birthday of Scottish author John Buchan with this playful collection of his most intriguing strange stories. Curated by weird fiction expert James Machin, this volume brings together Buchan’s classic uncanny tales, including gems from The Runagates Club and rare early 20th-century periodicals. Discover the eerie side of the author best known for The Thirty-Nine Steps, and dive into a world where the mysterious and the marvellous collide. Perfect for fans of the weird and wonderful!
Publication date: 17/07/2025
Author: John Buchan
Brand: British Library Publishing
Number of Pages: 256
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: 210 x 149 mm
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