The Dancing Floor

Plakos is a remote Greek island that has been left behind by civilization and progress, and the superstitious islanders are about to sacrifice Kore Arabin as a witch. Sir Edward Leithen and Vernon Milburne must save her from being sacrificed on the sacred ground called the Dancing Floor.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Birlinn General

Plakos, a peculiar destination, bears the imprint of a civilization that has seemingly bypassed it, leaving it stranded in a state of neglect. It exudes an aura of antiquity, teeming with archaic beliefs and pagan customs that hark back to bygone eras.

Inheriting a remote Greek island, Plakos, from her unscrupulous father, Kore Arabin finds herself ensnared in the superstitious clutches of the islanders. These locals, driven by irrational fears and prejudices, relentlessly attribute every minor misfortune and natural calamity to her, casting her as a witch destined for sacrifice on the sacred ground known as the "Dancing Floor."

Determined to save her, Sir Edward Leithen, accompanied by his acquaintance Vernon Milburne, embarks on a perilous mission to intervene. The Dancing Floor, a novel by John Buchan, stands as one of his most captivating creations, blending elements of love, drama, and a profound exploration of the clash between paganism and Christianity. This edition, authorized by the John Buchan Society, offers a fresh perspective on this timeless masterpiece.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846976230
Edition number: Authorised Edition