Author - J. William (Bill) Galbraith

Speaker: J. William (Bill) Galbraith, author Title: From the 39 Steps to the Steps of Rideau Hall

Synopsis: One-sentence summary: John Buchan, best known as the Scottish-born author of spy thrillers, was appointed Governor General of Canada in 1935, an appointment that created a nation-wide controversy but which ended by inspiring several of his Canadian successors, including Adrienne Clarkson and David Johnston.