The Return of John Macnab

by Andrew Greig

Book Overview

When three friends decide to revive the legendary poacher John Macnab, they plan for everything - the entry, the poaching hit, the getaway. Hard enough at the best of times; but when they attempt Balmoral with the Illustrious Personage in residence, the game becomes dangerous... THE RETURN OF JOHN MACNAB is an adventure, a poacher's handbook, a romance and a moving story of loss and renewal. Above all, it is a terrific read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747253536
• ISBN13: 9780747253532
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The New John McNab(s)

For those of you who have read the original John Buchan this book is a wonderful treat. It has the same pace as the original and the description of the hills is equally accurate. While it has the same flavour of the original, it takes place in modern day Scotland with a wonderful set of characters. The story line is similar to the original, but difeerent enough to keep your attention. A definite read for those suffering from the "ennui"!

Scottish Yarn

This is an epic yarn, set in the Highlands of Scotland. It makes great summer reading and is full of good escapades. It is a fitting tribute to those that inspired this tale - whose lives were always filled with adventure or dreams of it.

Go poaching and change your life

This is a wonderful read if you're a bit down and bored. That's how the central characters feel until they take on the poaching wager from John Buchan's book 'John Macnab' and decide to do it for real. Very soon they're twigged by the wonderful Kirsty, an alarming, irresistible, inventive character on the run from her past. Then the action really starts. It's all set in three Scottish Highland estates, including the Royal one at Balmoral. The writer clearly knows his highlands, and poaching, and the hearts of men and women. It's exhilarating, uplifting, way beyond any pastiche of the rather stiff and dates Buchan yarn. In fact, it's an affectionate critique of it. Read this and join the adventure!