
A young, eager David Balfour sets out for the Scottish Highlands, hoping to claim the estate promised to him by his late father. The journey quickly turns uneasy when he meets his scheming uncle, a man whose hospitality masks a dangerous ambition. Their uneasy partnership leads David into a world of unfamiliar customs and rugged landscapes that feel both beautiful and threatening.
Soon after, David is seized by a band of ruthless men and thrust aboard a cramped brig, setting the stage for a perilous sea voyage that ends in shipwreck on a desolate island. Stranded and vulnerable, he must rely on his wits and the unexpected aid of a charismatic Highlander, whose fierce loyalty and daring spirit promise both danger and friendship. As they navigate treacherous terrain and looming threats, David’s quest for justice and belonging begins to take shape amid the wild, untamed Scotland.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (420K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Release date
2006-01-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
Best known for stories of adventure and divided selves, this Scottish writer gave the world Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. His life was as restless as his fiction, carrying him from Edinburgh to the South Pacific.
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