The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical fiction that throws readers into the dangerous world of David Balfour, a young man caught up in political drama and deadly situations after a shocking crime. Through David's journey, the story looks at the importance of being true to oneself and others, figuring out who you are, and finding fairness, all set against the exciting but troubled history of Scotland. This book starts with David entering a new chapter as a landowner, but his past still haunts him as he walks through the busy city of Edinburgh. When he meets Catriona Drummond, whose father is a prisoner involved in conflict, their lives become instantly connected. David wrestles with his own problems while dealing with the political mess surrounding a murder, leading to an exciting story about bravery, commitment, and the search for what's real.