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The Thirty-Nine Steps
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
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The Thirty-Nine Steps
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Publisher's Summary
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An espionage thriller that has been called the first great spy novel, it has sustained its popularity, being embraced by each new generation.
The first in a series of five audiobooks it features the spy Richard Hannay, an action hero with a stiff upper lip who gets caught up in a dangerous race against a plot by German spies to destroy the British war effort.
When Richard Hannay offers sanctuary to an American agent seeking his help in stopping a political assassination, he takes the first step on a trail of peril, murder, and espionage. Days later the agent's murdered body turns up in Hannay's flat, making him the prime suspect.
Knowing he's next he goes into hiding in Scotland, but in his possession is the American agent's little black book that holds the key to the conspiracy. On the run from both the police and members of a mysterious organisation that will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden, the book has become one of the most influential chase books, adopted by many, including Hollywood, but with an unrivalled tension.
The novel has been the basis for many adaptations although most have departed from the text. Most famous is Alfred Hitchcock's classic film The 39 Steps released in 1935.
Narrator Biography
Robert Powell received his first starring role in The Italian Job (1969) and is best known for the title role in the television series Jesus of Nazareth (1977). He received Best Actor awards for his performances in Imperativ (1982) and Harlequin (1980). His television career has included appearing in BBC One's Holby City (2005-2011) and the "science-fact" drama Doomwatch (1970) as well as starring alongside Jasper Carrott in the sitcom The Detectives (1993-1997). He has a distinctive voice that has narrated documentaries including World War II in HD Colour, Hitler's Bodyguard, The Story of the Third Reich and Secrets of World War II. In 2013 he narrated the dramatic television series The Bible. He has narrated many fictional and historical audiobooks including Rebecca's Tale, The Well-Beloved and The Thirty-Nine Steps.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-11-2022
Oh my gosh!
What a great story ! Gripping brilliantly written and so well delivered. I want to listen again!
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- Grant Lewis
- 09-09-2022
Story from a time gone by
an interesting story written from the point of view of an upperclass English gentleman. i was uncomfortable reading about the differences between the working class and the privelidged to be honest and will likely not continue the series
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- Michael Sigley
- 26-01-2023
A True Classic
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The narration was excellent and the story very enjoyable and entertaining.
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- Pierre Moore
- 12-03-2023
A ripping yarn
I read this as a teenager and was captivated back then, not so much now. A bit of nostalgia for me. Excellent narration from Robert Powell.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-12-2023
Superb narration
Book from childhood narrated brilliantly by Robert Powell. Such atmosphere and mystery. Hugely enjoyable and entertaining
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- Richard
- 05-03-2022
Gentleman hero defeats the forces of evil
Perfectly narrated. This could be a metaphor for Brexit. I like to visualise the hero as Nigel Farage.
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- Stacey
- 27-01-2023
Great yarn
Very good narration; just a pity about the mispronounced German at the climax. But still very enjoyable.
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- K. Lilyth
- 31-07-2019
Entertaining story, Very well narrated
I had seen the 1978 film of this book prior to seeking out the source material. I was pleasantly surprised to find the man who played Hannay in the film was reading this one. This by far is my favourite audiobook because Robert Powell plays Hannay all the way through (a role not foreign to him after the film and TV series). The story itself is a constant entertainment and Buchan's clever use of language brings character and events to live in an energetic and at times humorous way. The almost 4 hours sped by so fast and I had a smile on my face listening to this book the whole time!
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- dave
- 16-07-2016
The thirty-nine steps
Classic thriller.
Good story, well written, believable.
Attitudes of the characters are sometimes strange to current ears and are obviously a reflection of the time wherein the story is set but apart from these it is still one of the best in the genre.
Robert Powell is an excellent and talented interpreter of the story
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- Melissa
- 05-01-2017
I've seen the play
Everyone has seen the play but probably haven't read the book. Well I like to sound interesting with my knowledge of literature so thought I'd get this one out of the way.
It's actually quite funny. It's pretty cheap so just buy it so you can sound educated.
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