A new selection of short stories by ���he prince of thriller writers���(The Times, London)
The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine
Buchan�'s remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War
I thriller ���he Loathly Opposite,���the frequently anthologized ���ing a Song of Sixpence,���and ���treams of Water in the South,���one of Buchan�'s personal favorites. Addressing such themes
as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan�'s worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one�'s destiny.
