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Title: The Free Fishers
Author: John Buchan (1st Baron Tweedsmuir)
Year of Publication: 1934 (20th century)
Type: Novel
Genre: Adventure/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Plot Summary: Set in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic wars, the story begins in Scotland when a young Professor of Philosophy becomes embroiled in a fiendish (French) plot to topple the government. In his bid to thwart the scheme he encounters beautiful women, a secret society of fishermen, coach journeys against the clock, a mysterious closed mansion in a guarded valley, and much more. The story begins in Fife, passes through the Scottish Border, settles in Northumberland, and concludes in East Anglia.
Publisher: Black and White Publishing
ISBN: 1873631324
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Home | Title detail page
Title: The Free Fishers
Author: John Buchan (1st Baron Tweedsmuir)
Year of Publication: 1934 (20th century)
Type: Novel
Genre: Adventure/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Plot Summary: Set in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic wars, the story begins in Scotland when a young Professor of Philosophy becomes embroiled in a fiendish (French) plot to topple the government. In his bid to thwart the scheme he encounters beautiful women, a secret society of fishermen, coach journeys against the clock, a mysterious closed mansion in a guarded valley, and much more. The story begins in Fife, passes through the Scottish Border, settles in Northumberland, and concludes in East Anglia.
Publisher: Black and White Publishing
ISBN: 1873631324
SITEMAP | LINKS | TERMS & CONDITIONS | © Edinburgh Film Focus 2009