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Catriona

Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Series
Timeless Classics
Language
English
Length
244 pages
ISBN
9781909904521
Published
15 October 2013
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Scotland
  • Jacobite Rebellion
  • Political Intrigue
  • Loyalty
  • Betrayal
  • Friendship
  • Love
  • Adventure
  • Historical Fiction
  • Robert Louis Stevenson

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Description

David returns to Scotland from his travels and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the Jacobite rebellion and the daughter of a notorious Jacobite, named James Stewart (also known as James of the Glen). David meets and falls in love with James' daughter, Catriona, but his loyalty to his friend and his own safety are threatened by his association with her. Stevenson's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of Scottish life and culture, as well as its exploration of complex moral issues. Catriona is a gripping historical adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.

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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