RESTORATION by Stephen Knox In Restoration, Stephen Knox turns his attention to peace, faith, nature and the search for stillness in an unsettled world. Moving between the everyday and the profound, this thoughtful and accessible collection reflects on conflict, forgiveness, hope and our relationship with the natural world. At its heart lies a belief that peace is not simply achieved—it must be continually sought, practised and restored. Paperback | £18 | Published 19 November 2026 Pre-order Now.
Restoration marks a further development in Stephen Knox’s writing following his debut collection, Sensing Wonder. His attentiveness to the everyday remains, but in this collection the field of vision widens.
Moving naturally between personal observation and larger questions, Knox finds significance in familiar places and experiences—a walk through a glen, the sea, family memories and the companionship of a dog—alongside reflections on anger, division, environmental concerns, forgiveness and peace.
There is humour and warmth throughout, giving the collection room to breathe while retaining the accessible, conversational quality of Knox’s poetry.
Ultimately, Restoration asks what peace requires of us: attention to one another, forgiveness, mercy, neighbourliness and a willingness to look again.