Articles related to "John Buchan"

Brief biography and works of British author John Buchan, famous for The Thirty-Nine Steps.

The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!

The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.

The key to getting kids to read classic literature outside of school is to pick exciting novels that grip their imagination.

The prototype Hitchcock chase movie has been re-imagined as a British screwball comedy on the Broadway stage with four actors playing all the parts.

'The 39 Steps' is not a play to be sniffed at; it is a winner of the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award as well as two 2008 Tony Awards.

A range of active Lazy Days is on offer at the historic Tontine Hotel, a coaching inn in Peebles in the Scottish Borders, including cycling, walking, golf, and food.

Ghost stories are perfect for the audiobook or spoken word format. There are many classic works of Gothic horror available and these can make an interesting alternative.

Scotland was made for walking. It's wild but compact too: varied long distance walks taking in mountains, lochs and beaches are within easy reach of main Scottish cities.

Not just a Scottish historic house, it is also one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues.