Huntingtower

Huntingtower, published in 1922, is a fast-paced adventure novel by John Buchan that blends espionage with romance and mystery. It follows retired Scottish grocer Dickson McCunn, who stumbles into a conspiracy involving a kidnapped Russian princess while on a walking holiday. With Buchan’s signature themes of patriotic duty, ordinary heroism, and sharp plotting, the novel offers a charming mix of action and wit. Huntingtower also introduces the Gorbals Die-Hards, a group of spirited Glasgow boys who assist McCunn, adding humor and heart to the story.