The Classic Tales Podcast · B.J. Harrison
The 39 Steps, Part 1 of 4, by John Buchan VINTAGE
October 14, 2025·1 hr 9 min·5 clips
A spy reveals a plot to murder a European leader during a London visit, threatening global war.
As heard by us
A brisk opening that turns one weary return into the start of a man-on-the-run chase.
The 39 Steps, Part 1 of 4 opens in a clean rush: Hannay returns from the city disgusted with life, Frank Scudder's warning tilts the story toward danger, and the flat turns deadly almost at once.
Why you'd press play
You want an early man-on-the-run adventure that kicks off Richard Hannay's story.
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