The Power-House by John Buchan

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Author Buchan, John, 1875-1940
Title The Power-House
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Power-House" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of characters, including the key figures Leithen, Deloraine, and Pitt-Heron, as they delve into a mystery surrounding the disappearance of Pitt-Heron, who has gone off to Moscow under suspicious circumstances. The narrative combines adventure with political intrigue and hints at darker themes of manipulation and power. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Leithen, a barrister and member of Parliament, who discusses various topics with his friend Tommy Deloraine. When Tommy reveals that their mutual acquaintance, Charles Pitt-Heron, has gone missing after exhibiting odd behavior related to scientific experiments, Leithen's intrigue is piqued. As he learns more about the people intertwined in Pitt-Heron’s life, particularly a mysterious butler named Tuke and a character named Andrew Lumley with unsettling views on civilization, Leithen feels compelled to uncover the truth about Pitt-Heron's whereabouts and the potential dangers he faces. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and an exploration of the underlying threats to societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Legal stories
Subject Leithen, Edward (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 57631
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 17, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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