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John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, is a distinguished Scottish novelist and public servant. As a renowned author, he has woven together a prolific career in writing thrillers, historical novels, histories, and biographies alongside an impressive parallel career in public life. Currently serving as Governor-General of Canada, Buchan has had a profound impact on the nation. Educated at Glasgow and Oxford Universities, Buchan initially pursued a career in law before traveling to South Africa in 1902 to contribute to the reconstruction efforts following the Boer War. His affinity for South Africa remains a recurring theme in his literary works. Upon returning to Britain, Buchan successfully established himself in the publishing industry with Nelsons and Reuters, while also serving as Director of Information in the British government during World War I. He penned a monumental 24-volume history of the war, later condensed into a more accessible format. Buchan's exceptional writing talent is showcased in his action-packed novels, featuring the charismatic spy-catching adventures of Richard Hannay in works such as <i>The Thirty-Nine Steps</i>, <i>Greenmantle</i>, <i>Mr. Standfast</i>, <i>The Three Hostages</i>, and <i>The Island of Sheep</i>. Additionally, he crafted compelling characters, including Dickson McCunn, a shrewd retired grocer, and Sir Edward Leithen, a skilled lawyer, who appear in various novels such as <