"John Burnet of Barns" is a historical romance set in the Scottish Borders during the 18th century. The story follows John Burnet, a young man whose life is shaped by love, loyalty, and the tumultuous events of his time. As he navigates his feelings for the beautiful and spirited woman, he also grapples with the complexities of loyalty to family and country. The narrative intertwines themes of honor, personal sacrifice, and the struggle for identity amidst the backdrop of social upheaval and changing loyalties, showcasing Buchan’s deft storytelling and rich character development. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 516 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Forgotten Books .

John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. He was born in Perth, an eldest son, and studied at Glasgow and Oxford. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940. SARAH WIMPERIS began painting at a very early age as a result of family influences and an inability to spell. She studied fine art at Falmouth School of Art, exhibited with the Portal Gallery, then travelled the world, including China, Russia, Israel and Norway, painting all the way. She returned to Cornwall, raised a lot of children, painted murals for a while, then became a professional illustrator. Since 2008 she has exhibited regularly at the Beside the Wave Gallery in Falmouth, which she now manages. TONY EVANS started his career as a high school English teacher, and has a Masters Degree in Literary Research from Lancaster University. After working as a Deputy Headteacher in Bristol he became a school inspector and educational consultant, based in Leeds. He is now a full-time writer and lives with his wife in the Yorkshire Dales. Tony has a particular interest in Victorian literature and culture. His publications include a collection of detective stories set in late nineteenth century England, as well as co-authorship of a book on steam locomotives and several books in the Real Reads series of re-told classics.