Situovaný do reálnych udalostí, ktoré nasledovali po jakobitskom povstaní v roku 1745, román Roberta Louisa Stevensona "Únos" rozpráva príbeh Davida Balfoura, ktorý cestuje za svojím strýkom, aby si prevzal dedičstvo po smrti svojho otca. Zradený svojím strýkom, David sa ocitá unesený kapitánom Hoseasonom z briga "Covenant", ktorý plánuje predať ho do otroctva v kolóniách Karolíny v Amerike. Avšak loď sa dostane z kurzu a je odvezená späť k Škótsku, kde v hmle narazí na malú loď a na palubu si vezme škótskeho vojaka a jakobitu Alana Brecka Stewarta. S Alanovou pomocou sa Davidovi podarí uniknúť svojim únoscom a čoskoro sa ocitá uprostred boja medzi škótskymi vysokohorskými bojovníkmi a vojakmi anglickej vlády. Uviaznutý v škótskej divočine musí David bojovať o svoj život a vrátiť sa domov, aby si prevzal svoje právoplatné dedičstvo. Prostredníctvom postáv Alana a Davida je dobrodružne zobrazený konflikt o nezávislosť Škótska od anglickej nadvlády.
David Balfour Séria
Táto séria sleduje dramatické osudy mladého muža, ktorý je nespravodlivo predaný do otroctva a musí bojovať o svoju slobodu a dedičstvo. Vydajte sa na napínavú cestu plnú zrady, odvahy a nečakaných zvratov, kde sa hlavný hrdina učí o svete i o sebe samom. Príbehy sú plné dobrodružstva a morálnych dilem, ktoré čitateľov zaujmú od prvej strany. Ide o klasické diela, ktoré oslovia čitateľov všetkých vekových kategórií.
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Uncovering a governmental conspiracy to frame a friend for murder puts David Balfour on the run and striving to protect the woman he's come to love. Released with the title David Balfour when originally released in the United States, Catriona is Robert Louis Stevenson's follow-up to Kidnapped. David Balfour, hero of both books, is made a target by his willingness to testify in favor of a friend falsely accused of murder. His stubborn sense of justice will get him challenged to a duel in which he is clearly overmatched, plotted against, pursued and kidnapped once again. In the midst of the action a fledgling romance appears, as David meets the endearing Catriona, a woman more than a few readers have also been smitten with. Misunderstandings, conniving family members and outright villains combine to keep them from one another and their romance seems doomed before it begins. The story rolls along against a richly depicted historical backdrop of the 18th century, with the author stirring many historical characters, places, and even ships into his tale of adventure and long-suffering love rewarded at last. First published in 1893, Catriona was the last novel the author completed on his own before his untimely death at 44 years of age. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Catriona is both modern and readable.
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Featuring two interconnected tales of adventure, this collection immerses readers in thrilling journeys filled with danger and discovery. The narratives explore themes of bravery, friendship, and the quest for knowledge, showcasing characters who face formidable challenges. Each story builds on the other, creating a rich tapestry of excitement that captivates the imagination. Perfect for fans of classic literature and adventure seekers alike, this collection promises to deliver unforgettable experiences through its timeless storytelling.