John of John: A Novel Hardcover – May 5, 2026

by Douglas Stuart

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John of John: A Novel Hardcover – May 5, 2026 John of John: A Novel by Douglas Stuart is a powerful and emotionally rich literary work that explores family, identity, and the weight of unspoken truths. Set on the remote Isle of Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, the novel follows John-Calum “Cal” Macleod, a young man who returns home after failing to build a life for himself in the city. Back in the windswept croft of his childhood, Cal is drawn once again into the orbit of his stern father, John—a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and deeply religious figure—and his sharp-tongued but loving grandmother, Ella. As Cal struggles to reconcile who he is with who he is expected to be, tensions simmer beneath the surface. Both father and son carry hidden truths and emotional burdens, and their shared silence deepens the divide between them. Against the stark beauty of island life and the rhythms of rural tradition, the story unfolds into a moving portrait of repression, longing, and the fragile bonds of family. Haunting, intimate, and beautifully written, John of John is a deeply human story about duty, desire, and the transformative power of truth—cementing Stuart’s place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary fiction.

• Publisher: GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
• Year: 2026
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780802167194
• Condition: Fine

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