The Power-House [Paperback]

John Buchan (Author), Stella Rimington (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2007

Written in 1916, The Power House was the first adventure of prosperous Scots lawyer and MP Sir Edward Leithen and tells of a young lawyer fleeing murderous establishment figures and villains.

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About the Author

One of Alfred Hitchcock's favourite writers, John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. He was born in Perth, an eldest son, and studied at Glasgow and Oxford. In 1901 he became a barrister of the Middle Temple and a private secretary to the High Commissioner for South Africa. In 1907 he married Susan Charlotte Grosvenor and they subsequently had four children. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Polygon (September 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846970296
• ISBN-13: 978-1846970290
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,375,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic of Paranoia, April 16, 2007

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Chris Ward (Costa Rica) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power House (Paperback)

Though not as good as his "The 39 Steps," this lesser effort is still an enjoyable read. Buchan efectively invented the thriller genre, and this short novel follows the rules, though in a somewhat diffident manner. Our hero is a staid lawyer/politician who stumbles upon a conspiracy that finds-- it seems, anyway-- most of the people of London on his tail, seeking his demise. Buchan is businesslike as always, and this is one of his better efforts.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power House, August 11, 2008

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This review is from: The Power-House (Paperback)

A very interesting book which captivates your attention from beginning to end. John Buchan writes "lyrically", candid, smooth style which provides readers with easy reading.