Published in 1893, Catriona (also known as David Balfour) is Robert Louis Stevenson’s sequel to Kidnapped, continuing the story of young David Balfour in the aftermath of the Appin murder trial. While the adventure elements remain, this novel has a warmer, more romantic cast — David’s growing attachment to the fierce and proud Catriona Drummond gives the book its emotional centre.
Stevenson’s command of Scottish atmosphere, dialogue, and period detail is at its peak here. Download this free EPUB from Better Gutenberg and reunite with David Balfour in this underrated companion to Kidnapped.