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John Burnet of Barnes

John Buchan (1898)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages288 (Standard (250-400))
SettingHistorical Earth
CSM age14
Goodreads3.51/5 (95)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

War

Positive tags

redemption arc

Synopsis

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 clan ever be able to bridge the chasm that has been created?

Is John Burnet of Barnes appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

A 19th-century adventure novel involving a bitter family feud and themes of betrayal and conflict; violence is implied rather than graphic, and there is no sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

A gripping historical tale of cousins locked in a deadly family feud and the devastating consequences of betrayal.

Tags

historical fictionadventurefamily sagaScottish literature