Mr. Standfast: A Thrilling World War I Espionage Adventure
About this audiobook
Brigadier-General Richard Hannay finds himself in a precarious position as he trades the chaos of the Western Front for the shadows of espionage in *Mr. Standfast*. Tasked with a mission that challenges his very identity, Hannay must adopt the guise of Cornelius Brand, a South African pacifist, to infiltrate a web of intrigue that threatens the war effort. With the clock ticking, he navigates a treacherous landscape filled with double agents, danger, and deception.
As he travels from England to the rugged hills of Scotland, Hannay encounters a cast of characters who either aid or hinder his quest for truth. Each step forward reveals layers of betrayal and a deeper conspiracy that could change the tide of the war. Listeners will feel the tension rise as Hannay grapples not just with external forces but with his own moral compass, forcing him to confront what it means to be a hero in a world turned upside down.
In this riveting continuation of John Buchan's thrilling series, discover how Hannay's courage and wit are tested against the backdrop of war. With every twist and turn, *Mr. Standfast* keeps you on the edge of your seat, revealing an adventure that is as much about the fight within as it is about the battle without. Join Hannay on a journey that intertwines espionage with the essence of humanity, and uncover the truth that lies beneath the surface.
- 23 Chapters
- 11 hr 50 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 2 Sep 2026 Published
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38:06
Chapter 1: The Wicket-Gate
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38:00
Chapter 2: The Village Named Morality
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25:43
Chapter 3: The Reflections of a Cured Dyspeptic
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34:58
Chapter 4: Andrew Amos
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40:50
Chapter 5: Various Doings in the West
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36:31
Chapter 6: The Skirts of the Coolin
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25:36
Chapter 7: I Hear of the Wild Birds
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32:26
Chapter 8: The Adventures of a Bagman
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28:09
Chapter 9: I Take the Wings of a Dove
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21:46
Chapter 10: The Advantages of an Air Raid
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26:15
Chapter 11: The Valley of Humiliation
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33:22
Chapter 12: I Become a Combatant Once More
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28:58
Chapter 13: The Adventure of the Picardy Chateau
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48:52
Chapter 14: Mr. Blenkiron Discourses on Love and War
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38:45
Chapter 15: St. Anton
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27:39
Chapter 16: I Lie on a Hard Bed
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34:04
Chapter 17: The Col of the Swallows
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23:10
Chapter 18: The Underground Railway
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19:46
Chapter 19: The Cage of the Wild Birds
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33:37
Chapter 20: The Storm Breaks in the West
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46:40
Chapter 21: How an Exile Returned to His Own People
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26:18
Chapter 22: The Summons Comes for Mr. Standfast
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0:47
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