
VELJEKSET
R. L. STEVENSON
SISÄLLYS:
ENSIMMÄINEN LUKU.
TOINEN LUKU.
KOLMAS LUKU.
NELJÄS LUKU.
VIIDES LUKU.
KUUDES LUKU.
SEITSEMÄS LUKU.
Set against the bleak Scottish winter of 1745, this tale follows the turbulent lives of the Durie family of Durrisdeer. The narrator, a long‑serving steward, recounts the fiery temperament of the young master, James, whose restless spirit and reckless bravado stir both admiration and envy among the locals. As the brothers’ rivalry intensifies, the harsh landscape mirrors the bitter clashes of honor, love, and ambition that drive them forward.
Through vivid descriptions of castle halls, frost‑bitten moors, and secretive midnight meetings, the story weaves together personal drama with the larger upheavals of the era. The narrator’s intimate perspective offers a glimpse into the loyalties and grudges that shape each character’s fate, while the looming threat of conflict promises further danger and intrigue. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured world where family ties are tested by pride, betrayal, and the unforgiving cold.
Language
fi
Duration
~8 hours (489K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-10-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
Beloved for stories of adventure and divided selves, this Scottish writer created classics that still feel lively, strange, and full of momentum. His work ranges from pirate quests to dark psychological fiction, with a gift for making big ideas feel like gripping tales.
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