Greenmantle

Greenmantle is the second novel in John Buchan’s series featuring the character Richard Hannay following The Thirty-Nine Steps. Set during World War I the novel blends adventure espionage and psychological suspense as it follows Hannay’s mission to thwart a German plot in the Middle East.The story begins when Hannay a former soldier turned spy is summoned back into service by British intelligence. He is tasked with uncovering a German scheme to incite a jihad among the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire which could potentially shift the balance of power in the war. To do this Hannay must travel to the Middle East where he is joined by a colorful and resourceful cast of characters including the enigmatic and daring John Blenkiron a fellow British agent.