# Love and Romance in Mr. Standfast

> Theme guide for Mr. Standfast by John Buchan.

Hannay's love for Mary Lamington provides a personal stake in the conflict, offering moments of joy and hope amid the war. Their relationship is tested by danger and separation, and contrasted with the predatory, possessive 'love' offered by the villain Ivery.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Adventure of the Picardy Château](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-the-adventure-of-the-picardy-ch-teau): Hannay and Mary's reunion in the dark Château culminates in a mutual declaration of love, a rare moment of personal connection amid war.
- [Mr. Blenkiron Discourses on Love and War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-mr-blenkiron-discourses-on-love-and-war): Hannay's deep love for Mary is central, and Blenkiron discusses Ivery's infatuation with her as a potential weakness.
- [The Underground Railway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_standfast_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-the-underground-railway): Ivery's proposal and the emotional tension between him and Mary highlight the theme of love intertwined with danger.

## Links

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