"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 12" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical fiction set in Scotland, where the lives of two brothers, the Master of Ballantrae and Mr. Henry Durie, become entangled with the Jacobite risings. The story explores themes of rivalry, honor, and betrayal. A narrator introduces the Durie family's history, highlighting the tension between the brothers: Mr. Henry, the younger son, lives in the shadow of the charismatic Master of Ballantrae, while their father silently suffers. The conflict intensifies when loyalties to the Jacobite cause emerge, forcing the brothers to choose opposing sides, which leads to personal grievances, tragic destinies, and a tale of revenge.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 12
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Amidst the Jacobite risings, two brothers face off, sparking a bitter family feud fueled by rivalry, betrayal, and the pursuit of revenge.
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About the AuthorRobert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.
Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.
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