Mr. Standfast

Mr. Standfast, published in 1919, is the third novel in John Buchan's Richard Hannay series, following The Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle. Set during World War I, it follows Brigadier-General Hannay as he is recalled from the Western Front to engage in espionage, posing as a pacifist named Cornelius Brand. The narrative features familiar characters from previous novels and explores themes of war, identity, and moral conflict, while also reflecting the social attitudes of its time, including some outdated views on race and politics.