The Courts Of The Morning
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the shadowed jungles of a fictional South American republic, Richard Hannay's old comrade Sandy Arbuthnot embarks on one of the most audacious missions of his career — kidnapping a ruthless mining magnate who rules his private empire with the iron fist of a dictator. The Courts of the Morning, published in 1929, is a roaring tale of guerrilla warfare, political intrigue, and moral reckoning, set against a vividly rendered backdrop of revolutionary upheaval where loyalty is tested and the line between villain and visionary grows dangerously thin. John Buchan, master of the shocker — his own term for the high-octane adventure thriller — brings his signature blend of erudite prose and breathless plotting to bear on themes of power, imperialism, and the conscience of the conqueror. Drawing on his own considerable experience as a statesman, colonial administrator, and Governor-General of Canada, Buchan imbues the narrative with an authenticity and moral weight that elevates it far beyond mere escapism. For readers who have followed Sandy Arbuthnot through the pages of Greenmantle and The Three Hostages, this novel presents a richer, more complex portrait of a man who plays God with nations — and must ultimately answer for it.
Author: John Buchan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1941, Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd.
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the shadowed jungles of a fictional South American republic, Richard Hannay's old comrade Sandy Arbuthnot embarks on one of the most audacious missions of his career — kidnapping a ruthless mining magnate who rules his private empire with the iron fist of a dictator. The Courts of the Morning, published in 1929, is a roaring tale of guerrilla warfare, political intrigue, and moral reckoning, set against a vividly rendered backdrop of revolutionary upheaval where loyalty is tested and the line between villain and visionary grows dangerously thin. John Buchan, master of the shocker — his own term for the high-octane adventure thriller — brings his signature blend of erudite prose and breathless plotting to bear on themes of power, imperialism, and the conscience of the conqueror. Drawing on his own considerable experience as a statesman, colonial administrator, and Governor-General of Canada, Buchan imbues the narrative with an authenticity and moral weight that elevates it far beyond mere escapism. For readers who have followed Sandy Arbuthnot through the pages of Greenmantle and The Three Hostages, this novel presents a richer, more complex portrait of a man who plays God with nations — and must ultimately answer for it.