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Kidnapped

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About this listen

When the naive David Balfour sets out on his quest for a long-lost relative, a terrifying chain of events is set in motion. He is plunged into a world of infamy and violence from which there seems no escape - until, that is, he meets the enigmatic and valiant Highlander, Alan Breck....

Kidnapped is a captivating novel set around Scottish events of the 18th century, most notably the Appin murder, the case of a highlander who was wrongly implicated in the shooting of a government official.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2016 Naxos AudioBooks European World Literature Highlander

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David Rintoul’s performance, excess’s usual, gives this classic adventure new life. (The contrast with its Audio sequel, Catriona, “read” by a bored and boring Frederick Davidson could not be starker!)

An old favourite brought to new life.

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loved it.great adventure and great sense of Scotland at that important time in it's history, and great relationship between the two main characters.

great tale

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Nothing!! I already knew the story and it really came to life. What else can I say

Excellent narration

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Very satisfying voice by the narrator. Lots of interesting geography and history. Very dramatic. excellent.

Rather Wonderful

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Excellent performance, superb story. I don’t need fifteen words for this review. Three more required.

Fantastic

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A classic tale of friendship, adventure- with a dash of betrayal and murder mixed in- superbly narrated and a must for any historical fiction fans.

An Adventure for the Ages.

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Superb story very well told. One of my favourite ever novels, and an audio book of this quality is a really great way to enjoy it.

Superb story very well told

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loved it
took me back easily to another time and place while at my work.

great listen

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A classic tale read perfectly. A must for anyone interested in Scotland and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Superior boys own story.

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Kidnapped remains a great classic tale of danger and pursuit in the Scottish Highlands. David Rintoul's rendition is excellent. His general narration is clear and we'll paced. He deals very professionally with the whole gamut of Scottish dialects and social classes.

A splendid yarn

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