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The Thirty Nine Steps - Chapter 2-3

Hannay goes on the run for a crime he didn't commit

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Season 5, episode 2
41 min / Published

Following his discovery of his murdered friend Hannay is forced to confront his suspicions. He resolves that going to the police will not be a good idea as they will immediately suspect him. He also suspects that Scudder's assassins are still watching so his is forced to go on the run himself until the time is right for him to tell his tory to the right authorities.

He spends his evening planning his escape and boarding a train bound for Scotland he goes 'on the run'.

 

  • classic
  • john buchan
  • murder mystery
  • spy thriller
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Fearing for his life John Hannay goes on the run after discovering the murdered body of his friend Scudder.

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This episode is part of the The Thirty Nine Steps series
A Classic tale of mystery and intrigue when Richard Hannay becomes embroiled in solving a murder whilst being chased by spies and the police.
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