Publisher's Synopsis
John Buchan [1875-1940] was born in Scotland. In 1901, Buchan began a career in law. His books include Preston John, The Thirty Nine Steps, and Greenmantle. The Path of the King is a collection of 14 tales. Hightown under Sunfell is set in the time of the Vikings. The final tale, The End of the Road, is set in the historical period of Abraham Lincoln. Other stories in the collection include The Englishman, The Wife of Flanders, Eyes of Youth, The Maid, The Wood of Life, Eaucourt by the Waters, The Hidden city, The Regicide, The Marplot, The Lit Chamber, In the dark Land, and The Last stage.
