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The Thirty Nine Steps - Chapter 4

The Adventure Of The Radical Candidate

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Season 5, episode 3
24 min / Published

As Hannay speeds along the moor roads in the stolen plainclothes officer's car, he thinks about what he discovered in Scudder's black book. Much of what Scudder told him was a lie. The conspiracy was bigger than he stated.

in unusual circumstances he befriends a gentleman who is a candidate for an upcoming UK Parliamentary election. Believing that he can trust this fellow he confesses all.

  • john buchan
  • classic
  • the thirty nine steps
  • spy
  • thriller
  • action
  • adventure
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Hannay steals a car to escape the attentions of the police. He befriends a local gentleman and confesses all believing he can trust him.

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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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