John Burnet of Barns

Set in 17th-century Scotland, the story unfolds through the first-person narrative of John Burnet, a fictional relative of historian Gilbert Burnet. Born in Barns, Tweeddale in 1666, he recounts his life adventures, blending personal experiences with historical context. The novel, originally serialized in Chambers's Journal, showcases Buchan's early literary talent and offers a rich depiction of the era's culture and challenges through Burnet's eyes.