It stands as one of Robert Louis Stevenson’s most compelling works – it was one of the author’s favourites, and his affection for his central characters is unmistakable – and is a novel you want to press on people, knowing they’ll love it
Ian Rankin, Guardian

It stands as one of Robert Louis Stevenson’s most compelling works – it was one of the author’s favourites, and his affection for his central characters is unmistakable – and is a novel you want to press on people, knowing they’ll love it
Ian Rankin, Guardian

Generations of readers have been enthralled by his tale of the gauche young David, orphaned at 17, who is plunged into a life of danger and excitement... His rescue by the daredevil Jacobite Alan Breck Stewart, their bloody battle with the crew of the Covenant and shipwreck on rocks off the west coast isle of Earraid are among the most exciting scenes penned by a Scots author
Daily Mail

Generations of readers have been enthralled by his tale of the gauche young David, orphaned at 17, who is plunged into a life of danger and excitement... His rescue by the daredevil Jacobite Alan Breck Stewart, their bloody battle with the crew of the Covenant and shipwreck on rocks off the west coast isle of Earraid are among the most exciting scenes penned by a Scots author
Daily Mail

Anyone who has read Kidnapped knows that Robert Louis Stevenson was a marvellously powerful storyteller as well as a great stylist
Daily Telegraph

Anyone who has read Kidnapped knows that Robert Louis Stevenson was a marvellously powerful storyteller as well as a great stylist
Daily Telegraph

It's a pacy, twisting story that appeals to all ages and across classes and cultures. It's a tale of friendship in adversity, and a coming-of-age story
Ian Rankin, Guardian

It's a pacy, twisting story that appeals to all ages and across classes and cultures. It's a tale of friendship in adversity, and a coming-of-age story
Ian Rankin, Guardian