Mr. Standfast

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875–1940), was a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician, whose work bridged the worlds of literature and public service. Born in Perth, Scotland, Buchan was initially a lawyer, but his passions lay in writing and politics. His prolific writing career encompassed a wide range of genres, including fiction, history, and biography. Among his most famous works ...