Greenmantle
Greenmantle, published in 1916, is the second of John Buchan's adventures of Richard Hannay. In the middle of the First World War, British intelligence learns that Germany is preparing a holy war across the Muslim world, centered on a mysterious prophet known as Greenmantle. Hannay is sent to find out the truth, joined by his old friend Sandy Arbuthnot, a master of disguise, the American John S. Blenkiron and the Boer scout Peter Pienaar. Hannay and Peter travel across Germany posing as Dutch-speaking South Africans, and their routes converge in Constantinople and finally on the Russian front at Erzurum. Buchan's thriller is fast and patriotic, written in the thick of the war. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Greenmantle
Greenmantle by John Buchan can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Greenmantle online?
Yes. Greenmantle opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Greenmantle free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Greenmantle is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Greenmantle in the public domain?
Yes. Greenmantle by John Buchan is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Greenmantle?
About 6 h 35 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Greenmantle?
Greenmantle by John Buchan is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
