Synopsis
Richard Hannay, who is the protagonist and narrator, an expatriate Scot, returns from a long stay in southern Africa to his new home, a flat in London. One night he is buttonholed by a stranger, a well-travelled American, who claims to be in fear for his life. The man appears to know of an anarchist plot to destabilise Europe, beginning with a plan to assassinate the Greek Premier, Karolides, during his next visit to London. He reveals his name to be Franklin P. Scudder and claims that he is dead, which surprises Hannay. Scudder explains that he has faked his own death in order to avoid suspicion. Hannay believes him and lets Scudder hide in his flat, and the next day another man is discovered having apparently committed suicide in the same building, making the story true. Four days later, Hannay returns home to find Scudder dead with a knife through his heart. Hannay fears that the murderers will come for him next, but cannot ask the police for help because he is the most likely to be suspect for the murder. Not only does he want to avoid imprisonment, but he also feels responsible to take up Scudder's cause and save Karolides from the assassination, planned in three weeks' time. In order to do so he will need to escape and change his identity as well as find trustworthy and intelligent allies to help him fulfill the plan. Will he be able to do so?
Personal Opinion
I found this book easy to read and really exciting. It is very intense so you don’t lose interest in it, and are always willing to know what is about to happen next.
Student's name
Elbereth Fernandez
iruzkinik ez:
Argitaratu iruzkina