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Power-House

Power-House

John Buchan

Power-House is a thriller novel by John Buchan, published in 1916 after being serialized in Blackwood's Magazine in 1913. The story follows Edward Leithen, a barrister and Tory MP, as he confronts an international anarchist organization led by Andrew Lumley, which aims to destroy Western civilization. The novel explores themes of civilization's fragility and the thin line between order and chaos. Buchan's work is notable for its commentary on societal vulnerabilities and has influenced the thriller genre.

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The Power-House is a novel by John Buchan, a thriller set in London, England. It was written in 1913, when it was serial...

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