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"John Burnet of Barns" was Buchan's first fully realised, full-length work of fiction. It tells the story of two young noblemen - John Burnet, heir to the ancient house of Barns the last in a long line of Border reivers, and his cousin, Captain Gilbert Burnet, a dashing, ruthless... Read Full Overview

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John Buchan (August 1875 - 11 February 1940) was a British novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation.

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In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict -- and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. . John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, (26 August... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

Venture into 17th century Scotland with John Buchan's captivating historical romance, "John Burnet of Barns: A Romance." This classic tale of adventure and intrigue transports readers to a turbulent era in British history.

"John Burnet of Barns" from John Buchan. Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician (1875 - 1940).

This classic book is John Buchan's 1898 novel, "John Bernet of Barns - A Romance". John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian who served as Governor General of Canada. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for fans and collectors of Buchan's seminal work,... Read Full Overview

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. After a brief legal career, he simultaneously embarked on his writing and political careers. He wrote propaganda for the British... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

In this epic tale of a family torn asunder by a long-lasting feud, renowned action-adventure author John Buchan spins an engrossing account of two cousins locked in conflict - and the horrible toll that their bad blood begets. In the wake of the ultimate betrayal, will the Burnet... Read Full Overview

The novel is set in Tweeddale in Scotland and follows the adventures of John Burnet, a relative of the 17th - century historian Gilbert Burnet . The book is written as an autobiography detailing the plot from the viewpoint of the eponymous writer . Burnet is brought up as the... Read Full Overview