Kidnapped

Written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886, 'Kidnapped' is a coming-of-age tale set in Scotland during the Jacobite rebellion.

The story follows David Balfour, a young man from the Scottish Lowlands, who after his father's death, sets out to claim his inheritance from his uncle Ebenezer.

However, Ebenezer arranges for David to be kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Carolinas.

David's journey involves a shipwreck, his alliance with the Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart, and their perilous trek across the Highlands to avoid capture by government soldiers and to clear their names after being accused of murder.

The novel is known for its high adventure, historical context, and themes of resilience and loyalty.