Cover of Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson Audiobook Catriona
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Catriona

Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
8 hours 53 minutes
ISBN
9781802563498
Published
24 February 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • loyalty
  • justice
  • identity
  • political intrigue
  • Scotland
  • rebellion
  • deceit
  • morality
  • belonging
  • historical drama

Description

In Catriona , Robert Louis Stevenson weaves a tale of loyalty, justice, and identity set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland. David Balfour, seeking to clear his name after being wrongfully accused of murder, becomes entangled in political intrigue and personal vendettas. His growing affection for Catriona Drummond, daughter of a Jacobite rebel, complicates his quest for truth and redemption. As David navigates a world of deceit and betrayal, he uncovers secrets that challenge his sense of self and purpose. Stevenson masterfully blends historical detail with emotional depth, exploring themes of honor, morality, and the struggle for belonging in a divided land.

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) gave adventure its modern bounce and the double life its household name. He was an Edinburgh lawyer's son who would not stay still: tuberculosis, canoes, Pacific islands, and sentences that never limp. Treasure Island taught boys (and everyone else) how a story should turn; Jekyll and Hyde taught adults how a conscience can. The essays are as alive as the yarns.

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