"Salute to Adventurers" by John Buchan is a novel that intertwines history and adventure, focusing on the life of a young man named Richard Hannay, who finds himself embroiled in espionage and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of World War I, Hannay embarks on a daring quest across Europe, facing a series of challenges that test his courage and intellect. Along the way, he encounters a range of memorable characters and navigates dangerous situations, all while exploring themes of bravery, loyalty, and the spirit of adventure. Buchan’s narrative is a thrilling blend of action and historical context, celebrating the hero within us all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 432 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .

John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. He was born in Perth, an eldest son, and studied at Glasgow and Oxford. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940. SARAH WIMPERIS began painting at a very early age as a result of family influences and an inability to spell. She studied fine art at Falmouth School of Art, exhibited with the Portal Gallery, then travelled the world, including China, Russia, Israel and Norway, painting all the way. She returned to Cornwall, raised a lot of children, painted murals for a while, then became a professional illustrator. Since 2008 she has exhibited regularly at the Beside the Wave Gallery in Falmouth, which she now manages. TONY EVANS started his career as a high school English teacher, and has a Masters Degree in Literary Research from Lancaster University. After working as a Deputy Headteacher in Bristol he became a school inspector and educational consultant, based in Leeds. He is now a full-time writer and lives with his wife in the Yorkshire Dales. Tony has a particular interest in Victorian literature and culture. His publications include a collection of detective stories set in late nineteenth century England, as well as co-authorship of a book on steam locomotives and several books in the Real Reads series of re-told classics.