📖 About Richard Hannay

Richard Hannay is a series universe written by John Buchan. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 1915 and 1936.

The main series is Publication Order of Richard Hannay Books with 6 books. It opens with The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915) and currently runs to The Island of Sheep (1936).

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🎯 Where to Start with Richard Hannay

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915), book 1 of Publication Order of Richard Hannay Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Richard Hannay Books in Order

Publication Order of Richard Hannay Books
6 books
1
The Thirty-Nine Steps book cover1The Thirty-Nine Steps1915Buy on Amazon
Greenmantle book cover2Greenmantle1916Buy on Amazon
Mr. Standfast book cover3Mr. Standfast1919Buy on Amazon
The Three Hostages book cover4The Three Hostages1924Buy on Amazon
The Courts Of The Morning book cover5The Courts Of The Morning1929Buy on Amazon
The Island of Sheep book cover6The Island of Sheep1936Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Richard Hannay books are there?
There are 6 books in the Richard Hannay collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1915 and 1936.
What is the first Richard Hannay book?
The first book is The Thirty-Nine Steps, published in 1915.
What order should I read the Richard Hannay books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Richard Hannay books?
The Richard Hannay books were written by John Buchan.
Is the Richard Hannay series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Richard Hannay Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Richard Hannay series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1915, and the most recent in 1936.