'Riveting. Daring measures and hairbreadth escapes are the rule in this first-person chronicle. The can-do spirit of Mr. Harris's book evokes a time when it seemed the fate of the world might hinge on the acts of a handful of brave souls. The Thirty-One Kings is old-fashioned in many ways-which is what makes it such a reassuring pleasure to read' * Wall Street Journal * 'Fans of John Buchan will be wooed by this new adventure . . . Harris's new Second World War story picks up the threads of Buchan's last novel, Sick Heart River, and cleverly weaves them into this thrilling tale' * Sunday Post * 'This fast-moving tale will delight Buchan fans. ... Gripping and fun; it will encourage devotees to return to Buchan and newcomers to seek him out' * Country Life * 'This is very good fun. The plot whips along, embellished by dogfights, perilous car journeys, personal vendettas and plenty of derring-do - plus a whiff of enjoyable parody to lend an edge. I was beguiled' -- Elizabeth Buchan * Daily Mail * 'This is a loving tribute to Buchan, then, and thoroughly good fun' -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *