The Butler runs into a room in Mr. Richard Hannay's apartment as a secret agent lies dying on the floor. A dagger in his back, writhing in pain, the agent sputters "Tell Mr. Hannay, the 39 steps, high tide.., " anddies. Mr. Hannay returns and as he and his Butler discuss the precarious situation, another knife flies into the room and sticks into the wall. Stuck to the blade is an ace of spades with a red circle around the "A." It's the calling card of The Blackstone, an international spy ring. This means certain death. Mr. Hannay embarks on a murder mystery adventure that involves assassination, secret plans and impostors. The 39 Steps is a1947 CBC Stage Series' adaptation of John Buchan's classic thriller.
Written by Anonymous from Woodbine, MD
on May 22nd, 2006
Book Rating: 2/5
Too bad that the audio quality on this is so poor! Though short, it was a nice example of a radio play - easy to follow the characters and plot, short and to the point. But it was very hard to hear at some points, as if it had been made from one of those old wax records that had deteriorated over time. The plot was a spin on the domestic-spy-conspiracy genre, along the lines of the film "Keeper of the Flame" with Katharine Hepburn, which only increased my frustration over not being able to hear all of it.
