Kidnapping (Illustrated Edition)

Author: (British) Robert Louis Stevenson
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a renowned British novelist and essayist. He was born into a wealthy family in Edinburgh, Scotland, with both his grandfather and father being civil engineers famous for building lighthouses. Perhaps influenced by his family, he enrolled at the University of Edinburgh to study civil engineering in 1867 but later switched to law. In Kidnapped, Stevenson employs his signature writing style to tell a thrilling and suspenseful story while crafting a series of unforgettable characters. The protagonist, David Balfour, needs no introduction—readers can easily perceive his wit and courage through his adventures, as a young hero comes vividly to life on the page. Other characters, regardless of their moral standing, are equally well-drawn and lifelike. As the story unfolds, we witness the kindness of Father Campbell, who guides David on his journey; the cunning of Ebenezer Balfour, David’s uncle who schemes to seize the family fortune; the greed of Captain Hoseason, who conspires with Ebenezer to kidnap David; the steadfastness of Alan, who shares David’s hardships and remains loyal to his cause; and the integrity of Lawyer Rankeillour, who helps David seek justice—among others.