My Life In Books with Red Szell

Ursula Buchan

Episode Summary

This month, Red is joined by Ursula Buchan, author of A Life of John Buchan: Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps. With access to a family archive, much of which has never been published before, Ursula - the granddaughter of the man who invented the modern thriller - has produced a fascinating portrait of a remarkable man. In a life spanning just 64 years, Buchan was also a scholar, barrister, diplomat, literary critic, publisher, war correspondent, director of wartime propaganda, British Member of Parliament and much-loved Governor General of Canada. Together, Ursula and Red will explore how, fueled by a passion for literature and literacy, John Buchan left a legacy that continues to inspire readers and writers today.