The 39 Steps â€� Reader Q&A

Questions About The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay, #1)

by John Buchan

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Answered Questions (3)

was it made into a movie?

Caroline Actually, it was made into three feature movies, one BBC made-for-television movie, a British theatre one , and several radio adaptations, including oâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðActually, it was made into three feature movies, one BBC made-for-television movie, a British theatre one , and several radio adaptations, including one with Orson Welles. None stick to the book, and nearly all include a love interest for Hannay, which is not in the book, either.(less)

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What is the plot line?

Brian Fagan A man in London is approached by his neighbor for protection, saying that some German men are trying to kill him because he has uncovered the details â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðA man in London is approached by his neighbor for protection, saying that some German men are trying to kill him because he has uncovered the details of an assassination plot. A murder, a frantic chase, code-breaking and international goings-on ensue, with the possibility of world war hanging in the balance. (less)

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Do the "39 Steps" refer in any way to the Thirty-nine Articles which are the foundation of the Anglican way of life? I know it's a stretch, but ...

Jack According to the wikipedia entry of the book, "The 39 steps" was inspired by the author's daughter who was counting the steps of the nursing home wherâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðAccording to the wikipedia entry of the book, "The 39 steps" was inspired by the author's daughter who was counting the steps of the nursing home where the author was staying at the time.(less)

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