I read this book about once every two years, and have done ever since I first bought a copy of it in a jumble sale in 1966. I am, of course, aware of the references which could be edited out, but they are part of the original and reflect the mores of the time. Putting that issue to one side for a moment, this is probably the best of Buchan's thrillers, and the main task of detection and correction is laid at the door of a female character, so perhaps Buchan was not completely iredeemable.
Superb plotting, wonderful pace, and a marvellous villain.
I shall enjoy reading it again in 2011.
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