Mr. Standfast

In this third installment of Richard Hannay's adventures, the British officer is pulled from the trenches and thrust into a covert mission that demands he abandon his uniform and adopt a new identity. Posing as a peace-minded South African engineer, Hannay navigates a world of pacifist sympathizers and hidden enemies, all while haunted by the sacrifices of friends like the downed airman Peter Pienaar. From the tranquil Cotswolds to the battlefields of the Western Front, he must unravel a web of intrigue that tests his loyalty and resolve. A classic spy thriller that blends wartime tension with personal drama, this novel captures the spirit of an era and the cost of duty.

A public-domain text edition with newly prepared typography and a typographic cover. Original printed illustrations are not reproduced.