Rory Stewart's new essay collection, "Middleland," compiles his fortnightly columns written for the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald during his nine years as the MP for Penrith and The Border. Despite being written in challenging circumstances, the essays are praised for their quality and reveal Stewart's deep care for a specific region of Britain.
Unlike the self-serving accounts often produced by local newspaper columnists, Stewart's writings are described as affecting and wide-ranging. They blend observations of local landscapes with historical reflections and personal anecdotes from his time as an MP, detailing his involvement in local issues like wind turbine proposals and agricultural college funding.
The collection showcases Stewart's intelligence and ability to engage with diverse subjects, making the essays compelling even for readers unfamiliar with the Cumbrian setting. However, the book also highlights the demanding and seemingly powerless nature of being an MP, with Stewart detailing the overwhelming volume of corre... download the app to read more
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