Greenmantle

Greenmantle, published in 1916, is the second of John Buchan’s espionage thrillers featuring Richard Hannay. Set during World War I, Hannay and his companions are sent on a secret mission across Europe to prevent a Muslim uprising orchestrated by Germany. The novel combines adventure, exoticism, and political intrigue with high-stakes drama. Buchan’s fast-paced narrative, resourceful hero, and vivid sense of setting make Greenmantle a seminal work in the development of the spy novel genre and a stirring wartime tale.