Kidnapped The Adventures of David Balfour: A Tale of Intrigue and Survival
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Culturea
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
21.06.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
164
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/1 cm
Gewicht
221 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-1738-2
"Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping adventure novel set in 18th-century Scotland. The story follows young David Balfour, who, after the death of his father, sets out to find his estranged uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, at the House of Shaws. Upon arrival, David is met with hostility and suspicion, and he quickly realizes that his uncle is not the benevolent relative he had hoped for. Ebenezer, a miserly and secretive man, attempts to dispose of David by sending him on a dangerous errand up a dark and unfinished staircase, hoping he will fall to his death. However, David survives and confronts his uncle, only to be betrayed and kidnapped by Captain Hoseason aboard the brig "Covenant." The ship is bound for the Carolinas, where David is to be sold into slavery. During the voyage, David befriends Alan Breck Stewart, a Jacobite fugitive. Together, they survive a shipwreck and embark on a perilous journey across the Scottish Highlands, evading capture and seeking justice. The novel explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for identity, as David navigates a world filled with political intrigue and personal danger. Stevenson's vivid descriptions and dynamic characters make "Kidnapped" a timeless tale of adventure and resilience.
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