Kidnapped: With original illustrations – annotated

Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1886, the novel is set in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. Here is a brief overview of the book: Plot Summary Kidnapped follows the adventures of David Balfour, a young orphan who sets out to seek his fortune. His journey is marked by betrayal, danger, and a struggle for justice. The key events include: Inheritance and Betrayal : After the death of his parents, David Balfour sets out to find his uncle, Ebenezer Balfour, who lives at the ominous House of Shaws. David believes he will receive his rightful inheritance. Ebenezer, a miserly and unscrupulous man, tricks David and has him kidnapped and sold into servitude on a ship bound for the Carolinas. —- ISBN: 9798326310057