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John Buchan. The House of the Four Winds
The House of the Four Winds
Table of Contents
PROLOGUE
I THE MAN WITH THE ELEPHANT
II THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS
III DIVERSIONS OF A MARIONETTE
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II
III
IV
IV DIFFICULTIES OF A REVOLUTIONARY
V SURPRISING ENERGY OF A CONVALESCENT
VI ARRIVALS AT AN INN
VII "SI VIEILLESSE POUVAIT"
VIII SPLENDIDE MENDAX
IX NIGHT IN THE WOODS
X AURUNCULEIA
XI THE BLOOD-RED ROOK
XII THE STREET OF THE WHITE PEACOCK
XIII THE MARCH ON MELINA
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II
III
IV
ENVOI
THE END
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John Buchan
Published by Good Press, 2021
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"I know it. I do not think it a very good place for a holiday—not this summer. But if it becomes unpleasant you can return home, for you English are always free to travel. But I should be careful in Unnutz, my dear Miss Westwater, and I should take Mr Jaikie with you as a protector."
He shook hands and departed smiling, but he left on the two the impression of an unexpected solemnity.
