# Greenmantle by John Buchan (Paperback)

November 1915. Richard Hannay is tasked to undertake a top-secret mission to investigate rumours of a plot to create a holy war throughout the Muslim world and draw troops and resources from the Western Front. Hannay must journey to Constantinople through war-torn Europe, recruiting three loyal friends - Peter Pienaar, John S Blenkiron and Sandy Arbuthnot - to help him as he unravels coded messages, escapes murderous mobs and tracks down the mysterious prophet who holds the key to the plot, known as 'Greenmantle'.  
  
Greenmantle is a gripping reflection on the power of political Islam (to the extent that it was pulled from Radio 4's schedule at the time of the 7 July bombings) and demonstrates Buchan's exemplary storytelling ability and political insight.  
  
With an introduction by Allan Massie.

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Birlinn, Limited
- **Type:** John Buchan
- **Tags:** All Books, Fiction, Thrillers

## Variants

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> Updated: 2026-09-08