Summary
Kidnapped (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic historical adventure novel set in 18th-century Scotland.
The story follows David Balfour, a young man cheated out of his inheritance and abducted by his greedy uncle.
Escaping captivity, David teams up with the charismatic and rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and together they journey across the Scottish Highlands while being pursued by English soldiers.
Blending political intrigue, survival, and themes of loyalty and betrayal, the novel captures Stevenson’s gift for vivid storytelling and remains one of the most beloved tales of Scottish literature.