For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Robert J. Harris to hear all about Redfalcon: Richard Hannay Returns - published with Polygon Books - his latest outing for John Buchan's hero, familiar to most from the novel, and numerous film adaptations of, The 39 Steps.
Robert talks about how he came to write the Richard Hannay novels, how he approaches writing in another writer's style, adapting the cast of supporting characters from the original source material, the various screen versions of Hannay (and which he prefers) and the other influences he embraces.
The two also talk about his Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson novels, which bring the heroes into the Second World War, and the enduring appeal of Holmes in particular.
Scots Whay Hae! have long been admirers of Robert J. Harris, a writer who manages to bring beloved literary characters to life while always staying faithful and respectful to the original authors' vision, and this was a great opportunity to investigate the process and inspiration behind his work.
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