| Catriona Contributor(s): Stevenson, Robert Louis (Author), Davidson, Frederick (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1433254980 ISBN-13: 9781433254987 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $63.00 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: In this sequel to Kidnapped, young David Balfour must defend his friend and himself against false murder charges. Thus begins a journey which will include shipwreck, murder, intrigue, and a lass named Catriona. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.2" W x 6.6" (0.60 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: In this sequel to the highland adventure Kidnapped, young David Balfour must defend himself and his friend, Alan Breck Stewart, against false murder charges, becoming further entangled in a political conspiracy between feuding Scottish clans. His new adventure will include shipwreck, murder, intrigue, and a Scottish lass named Catriona, with whom he falls in love at first sight. Stevenson considered this novel to be his best work. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stevenson, Robert Louis: - Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was born in Scotland. He studied engineering and law at the University of Edinburgh and then began writing while traveling in France. The publication of Treasure Island in 1883 brought him fame and entered him on a course of romantic fiction beloved by young and old alike. Davidson, Frederick: -Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings. |