"The Half-Hearted" by John Buchan tells the story of a man named Richard Hannay, who becomes embroiled in a web of crime and intrigue when he discovers a plot that threatens his life and the lives of others. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War I England, the novel explores themes of loyalty and courage as Hannay navigates through treachery and deception. His journey takes him across the Scottish Highlands, where he confronts not only external foes but also his own inner conflicts. The narrative is a thrilling exploration of moral ambiguity and the struggle to find one's purpose in a chaotic world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 636 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Independently Published .

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.