Gap in the Curtain

This novel is classic Buchan, ranging from epic to farcical to battling with natural forces and the horrors of feminism. It hasn`t been in print for 15 years, and is shamefully undervalued. The Introduction is by Kate Macdonald, one of the leading Buchan experts. It has crossover appeal from the classic 1930s fiction to period supernatural short stories. The cover reuses the original 1932 artwork from the Hodder & Stoughton edition. The episodes vary from high drama to social comedy, and use Buchan`s skill in writing political intrigue and adventure abroad. This is a novel that showcases Buchan`s talents as a storyteller, and is a thoroughly satisfying read.