The classic adventure story of kidnap, shipwreck, murder and pursuit as young David Balfour tries to claim the inheritance he has been cheated out of.
`I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both get paid in the end; but the fools first.'
Orphaned as a young teenager, Lowlander David Balfour's only relative is his guardian and uncle, Ebenezer. Ill-thought of and disliked by many, it's not long before Ebenezer betrays his nephew and David finds himself trapped aboard a ship.
He soon strikes up a friendship with fugitive stranger and Scottish Highlander Alan Breck and becomes embroiled in the fierce Jacobite struggle against English rule. A tale of high-seas adventure, loyalty and fighting, the complex relationship between Alan and David stops Stevenson's novel from becoming `just' a boys adventure novel.
This best piece of fiction is a testament to Stevenson's literary prowess, weaving a tale of treachery and friendship that transcends the confines of a mere boys adventure novel. The intricate dynamics between David and Alan, set against the backdrop of the Jacobite rebellion, serve to elevate the narrative to a higher plane of storytelling.
For fans of Jules Verne (Around the World in Eighty Days), Benjamin J Struck (20,000 Leagues under the Sea), Mark Twain (Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), Common Classics Dyslexia-Friendly (A Room With A View), and Majestic Classics (Dracula Illustrated).
