The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11 by Stevenson

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11" by Stevenson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book features David Balfour, a character thrust into complex political intrigue and personal peril following the events surrounding the Appin murder. Through Balfour's eyes, Stevenson explores themes of loyalty, identity, and justice against the backdrop of Scotland's tumultuous history. The opening of "Catriona," the primary work in this volume, introduces David Balfour as he steps into a new life as a landed heir after a tumultuous past. As he navigates the crowded streets of Edinburgh, he reflects on his recent fortune while feeling the weight of the dangers that still loom over him. He encounters Catriona Drummond, the daughter of a prisoner embroiled in conflict, prompting an immediate connection that intertwines their futures. Balfour's internal struggles are juxtaposed with the political landscape surrounding the Appin murder, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for truth amidst perilous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Uniform Title David Balfour
Title The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11
Note Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook:
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Contents Catriona.
Credits Produced by Marius Masi, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 30870
Release Date
Last Update Aug 8, 2019
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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