From Rory Stewart, the #1 Sunday Times-bestselling author of Politics on the Edge, Middleland offers an urgent and inspiring portrait of rural Britain today, deeply rooted in history and the land. Drawing on pieces originally written for a local newspaper, this hardcover book explores the tensions facing modern rural life, from farming and the natural world to local and national politics.

• Urgent and inspiring stories of rural Britain today.
• Explores tensions between farming, the natural world, and politics.
• Timeless evocation of the history, people, and landscape of Cumbria.
• Written by Rory Stewart, author of the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Politics on the Edge.
• Features stories of beauty and ingenuity that suggest possibilities for better politics.

• Author: Rory Stewart
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Publication Date: October 30, 2025
• ISBN-10: 1787336247
• ISBN-13: 978-1787336247
• Dimensions: 160x32x240mm (16 x 3.2 x 24 cm)
• Weight: 554g
• Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Middleland provides a deeply personal, wise, and often funny look at a frontierland, offering insights into the spirit of its people and the enduring character of the Cumbrian landscape.