Greenmantle

<p><strong>Greenmantle</strong> is the second novel in <strong>John Buchan's Richard Hannay series</strong>. It is a sequel to <em>The Thirty-Nine Steps</em> and follows Hannay as he embarks on a dangerous espionage mission across Europe and the Middle East.</p><p>Richard Hannay now a <strong>Major in British Intelligence</strong> is assigned a top-secret mission: investigate rumors of a <strong>mysterious figure Greenmantle</strong> who is expected to lead a religious uprising against the British in the Middle East. The Germans hoping to use Islamic forces to their advantage are backing this unknown leader.</p><p><em>Greenmantle</em> remains an influential espionage novel and is often praised for its <strong>fast-paced narrative exotic settings and intricate political intrigue</strong>. It also predicted <strong>the use of religious extremism in global conflicts</strong> making it surprisingly relevant today.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>