Robert Barclay was a Scottish Quaker, renowned as one of the most prominent writers associated with the Religious Society of Friends. His extensive writings significantly impacted the religious and philosophical discourse of his era. Barclay's work was characterized by its deep engagement with theological arguments and its staunch defense of Quaker principles. He employed a style marked by clarity and conviction, earning him respect beyond Quaker communities. He played a pivotal role in articulating and advocating for the Quaker faith.
On Good Friday, 1981, Rujen Keju and his two sons come face to face with their complicated inheritance--one that includes years of atomic testing and the continued military presence of the U.S. in the Pacific. In this highly original work of history and adventure, novelist Robert Barclay weaves together characters and stories from mythological times with those of the present-day to give readers a rare and unsparing look at life in the contemporary Pacific.