Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure

The narrative presents a multifaceted view of the political climate of 18th-century Scotland, focusing on the sympathetic portrayal of Highlanders. It raises intriguing questions about historical events, particularly the Appin murder, while hinting at the complexities of guilt and innocence surrounding the character Alan. The text emphasizes its role as an entertaining tale rather than a scholarly work, aiming to captivate young readers with vivid imagery of the Highlands and evoke a sense of adventure before bedtime.