The Three Hostages
by John Buchan
Britain is at peace after the end of the First World War. Spy hunter Richard Hannay enjoys a rural life at his Foss mansion. However, Hannay's peace is broken when a dangerous criminal organization kidnaps three children of important national figures. The deadline for the search for the hostages is midsummer. Hanney joins forces with Sandy Arbutnot to confront this most elusive enemy, one trait of hypnotism.