The Sheep’s Tale (Transworld 2022) is now available online and in every good bookshop worldwide.

‘An important book on several levels…Read a few sentences out loud, wherever you are.’ Rosamund Young

Observing the traditional shepherd’s calendar, The Sheep’s Tale is a loving biography of ewes, lambs, and rams through the seasons. Lewis-Stempel tends to his flock with deep-rooted wisdom, ethical consideration, affection, and humour. This book is a tribute to all the sheep he has reared and sheared – from gregarious Action Ram to sweet Maid Marion. In his inimitable style, he shares the tales that only a shepherd can tell.

See below for an exclusive collection of photos of John and the beloved sheep that inspired his new book…