Last Secrets by John Buchan is a captivating and thrilling read that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story follows a young man who stumbles upon a hidden treasure trove of secrets that have been buried for decades. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of intrigue and danger that threatens to consume him.

Buchan's writing is engaging and fast-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. The characters are well-developed and complex, adding depth and emotional weight to the story. The setting is richly detailed, transporting the reader to a world of dark secrets and hidden agendas.

Overall, Last Secrets is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will appeal to fans of mystery and adventure. Buchan has crafted a compelling tale that will keep readers hooked until the very last page.

Book Description:
The author, John Buchan, maintains that "the main lines of the earth's architecture have been determined" during the first two decades of the twentieth century, and all that remains is but "amplifying our knowledge of the groyning and buttresses and stone-work." In this history of exploration, he tells of nine of those momentous final discoveries that placed the earth's last big secrets firmly on the map, from the mysterious "cloud city" of Lhasa, to the slopes--but not yet the summit--of Mount Everest. - Summary by Steven Seitel