Very Dangerous Pursuit, A: The new hilarious and gripping novel from the bestselling author, actor and comedian (The Richard Han

Adventure can be a deadly business.'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett?007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis'A delight!' Fern Britton'A superb read' Simon Scarrow'Brilliantly gripping' Susan Lewis'An irresistible adventure' T.L. MogfordIt began in the manner of all the very best adventures: in a coffee house.When one Richard Hannay ? intrepid, inquisitive, and on the hunt for intrigue ? encounters an old acquaintance in Constantinople, he has an inkling that something thrilling is afoot.Charged with an item of great mystery and import ? a washbag, no less! ? he soon finds himself in a very dangerous pursuit: from the luxurious confines of the Orient Express to the decks of the Titanic herself, all with the very fate of Europe in his care.Can he slip the net of Count Schwabing, whose long arm stretches from Berlin to the Bosphorus? And what of Madame Zara, the cabaret enchantress ? does she play at affection, deception, or something far more deadly?In over his head, often a step ? or thirty-nine ? behind, but absolutely, resolutely determined to save the day, Hannay is about to embark on an escapade that will test his wits, his courage, and his ability to keep hold of a blasted washbag.THE GRIPPING AND HILARIOUS NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND DIRECTOR BEN MILLER.In this traditional historical fiction, espionage and suspense collide with action as the story races across the world of the 20th century, where war threatens to tip every encounter into catastrophe. Built like top detective stories and paced like the best thrillers, it keeps Hannay chasing answers that grow more dangerous with every mile.For fans of J.K. Rowling (The Casual Vacancy), and Matt Haig (The Radleys).HarperCollins 2026