
KIDNAPPED - By Robert Louis Stevenson - Illustrated by Louis Rhead
PREFACE TO THE BIOGRAPHICAL EDITION
DEDICATION - MY DEAR CHARLES BAXTER:
CHAPTER I I SET OFF UPON MY JOURNEY TO THE HOUSE OF SHAWS
CHAPTER II I COME TO MY JOURNEY’S END
CHAPTER III I MAKE ACQUAINTANCE OF MY UNCLE
CHAPTER IV I RUN A GREAT DANGER IN THE HOUSE OF SHAWS
CHAPTER V I GO TO THE QUEEN’S FERRY
CHAPTER VI WHAT BEFELL AT THE QUEEN’S FERRY
CHAPTER VII I GO TO SEA IN THE BRIG COVENANT OF DYSART
David Balfour sets off from his Scottish home, eager to claim his late father’s estate, but his plans are quickly derailed when his scheming uncle lures him onto a ship bound for the New World. The journey ends in a sudden, violent storm, and David finds himself cast ashore on a bleak, unfamiliar coast, where the rugged landscape mirrors the turmoil of his own fate.
Alone and vulnerable, he soon encounters a charismatic Highlander with a reputation for defying authority, and the two form an uneasy alliance as they navigate a world of secret societies, treacherous betrayals, and breathtaking scenery. Their quest for safety becomes a deeper search for identity and loyalty, offering listeners a vivid mix of danger, humor, and the raw beauty of 18th‑century Scotland.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (420K characters)
Release date
2006-01-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
Best known for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, this Scottish writer turned adventure, suspense, and moral unease into stories that still feel vivid today. His life was shaped by illness, travel, and a restless imagination that carried him far beyond Victorian Edinburgh.
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