In "John Splendid: The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn," Neil Munro masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of 17th-century Scottish life through the eyes of his titular character, John Splendid. The novel blends realism with poetic lyricism, capturing the tumultuous backdrop of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Munro's narrative style employs vivid imagery and a keen sense of regio...