Kidnapped

"Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson is an adventure-filled historical novel that plunges into the life of young David Balfour as he leaves his childhood behind to claim his inheritance, only to find himself caught in a web of family secrets and danger in 18th century Scotland. The story begins with David receiving a letter for his estranged Uncle Ebenezer, leading him to a journey filled with warnings about his uncle's shady character. Upon arriving to the House of Shaws, David meets his uncle, who is clearly hiding something, sparking David's courageous spirit as he navigates through treacherous family drama. Set against the backdrop of a politically unstable Scotland, the novel examines themes of loyalty, honor, and the challenges faced by a young man coming of age in a dangerous world.