A new selection of short stories by the prince of thriller writers (The Times, London) The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine Buchans remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller The Loathly Opposite, the frequently anthologized Sing a Song of Sixpence, and Streams of Water in the South, one of Buchans personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchans worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of ones destiny.
