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Catriona

Catriona

Stevenson, Robert Louis

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 141911235X
ISBN13: 9781419112355
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.53 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Catriona is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1893. It is a sequel to his earlier novel, Kidnapped, and follows the further adventures of the protagonist, David Balfour. The story is set in 1751, two years after the events of Kidnapped. David Balfour, now a wealthy young man, returns to Scotland from his travels abroad. He becomes involved in a political conspiracy to restore the exiled Stuart monarchy to the throne of Scotland. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Catriona Drummond, a beautiful and spirited young woman who is also caught up in the political intrigue.The novel is a blend of historical fiction and adventure, with elements of romance and political thriller. It explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the struggle for power. Stevenson's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and culture bring the story to life, and his engaging characters and fast-paced plot keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, Catriona is a classic novel that continues the story of Kidnapped and offers a thrilling and romantic adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland.THE 25th day of August, 1751, about two in the afternoon, I, David Balfour, came forth of the British Linen Company, a porter attending me with a bag of money, and some of the chief of these merchants bowing me from their doors. (Sequel to Kidnapped)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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