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  • The Thirty-One Kings

  • Richard Hannay Returns
  • By: Robert J. Harris
  • Narrated by: David Rintoul
  • Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

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The Thirty-One Kings

By: Robert J. Harris
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Summary

In his final novel, Sick Heart River, John Buchan predicted that with the outbreak of a second world war Richard Hannay and all his companions of old would be going back into action. In The Thirty-One Kings, the tale of their adventures is finally told.

June 1940. As German troops pour across France, the veteran soldier and adventurer Richard Hannay is called back into service. In Paris an agent, codenamed 'Roland', has disappeared and is assumed to be in the hands of the Nazis. Only he knows the secret of the 31 kings, one upon which the future of Europe depends. Hannay is dispatched to Paris to find Roland before the Germans overrun the city.

On a hazardous journey across the battlefields of France, Hannay is joined by old friends and new allies as he confronts a ruthless foe who will stop at nothing to destroy him.

©2017 Robert J. Harris (P)2017 Audible, Ltd
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Well done

Being a 39 Steps fan I enjoyed it so much. it really brought John Buchan's character to life.

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Great book, well narrated

loved it, great listening engaging and on the edge of the seat story telling, look forward to the next episode.

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A cracking Richard Hannay yarn

A great tribute to John Buchan. If you enjoyed his Richard Hannay novels you will love this.
Rintoul is perfect as the narrator.

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hannay rocks.

if you liked the 39 steps you will love this follow up story,classic buchan,a ripping yarn

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Too many “jolly hockey sticks” for me ‘

Too many “jolly hockey sticks” for me” but a typical good story and well read.

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Sketchily developed plot

There is a bit of the original John Buchan style in this new Richard Hannay story from Robert J. Harris, but only a bit. The plot is very sketchy and the nature of the 31 Kings puzzle is not really any puzzle at all, so Richard Hannay doesn't get the opportunity to figure it out in his own dogged way. Also he seems to have lost his ability to get himself out of the scrapes that he gets himself into and has become totally dependent on others rescuing him. There is a pleasing gathering of many of the favourite characters from the John Buchan stories, including the Gorbals Diehards. So overall, it was OK, but not of the standard of Buchan himself.

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Mildly entertaining

This is a rather confused product. It is obviously intended for John Buchan devotees but in fact spends most of the time rehashing the stories we are perfectly familiar with - introducing characters from the well-known novels.
The actual story is adequate, but is mainly used as a recap.
Quite entertaining, but the plot is really laughable, as is the resolution.
However, I did enjoy it!

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Ripping yarn.

Spiffing adventure with Hannay and chums. Written in the style of Buchan, but over done in my opinion. Unfortunately, the story is unbelievable and contrived - a boys own adventure story. The narration is very good, and kept me listening to the end.

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A good ode to Hannay.

An old school boys own adventure. Fast paced and a good nod to original material. Loved the narrator.

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