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"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, driven by greed and fear of losing his inheritance, plots to have David kidnapped and sent away on a ship bound for the Carolinas. However, David's fate takes a turn when he meets Alan Breck Stewart, a dashing and rebellious Highlander. Together, they escape the ship and embark on a perilous journey across the Scottish Highlands, evading capture and forming an unlikely friendship. Throughout their adventures, David learns about loyalty, courage, and the complexities of human nature. The novel explores themes of identity, justice, and the struggle for personal freedom against the backdrop of political unrest in Scotland. Stevenson's vivid descriptions and dynamic characters make "Kidnapped" a timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery.

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Book category Books in German Belletristik Erzählende Literatur Hauptwerk vor 1945

• Full title: Kidnapped
• Author: Stevenson
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 274
• EAN: 9791041802111
• ID: 43803681
• Publisher: Culturea
• Weight: 359 g
• Dimensions: 210 × 148 × 15 mm
• Date of publishing: 06. July 2023

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