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The Robert Louis Stevenson Works Collection presents his complete literary works, from high-seas adventures to thrilling mysteries, offering a full exploration of his storytelling legacy.

Set sail on grand adventures with Robert Louis Stevenson Audiobooks, a collection of thrilling tales filled with pirates, treasure, and daring escapades.

The Robert Louis Stevenson Classics Podcast features legendary adventure stories and classic tales of mystery and intrigue that have captivated generations.

Timeless Robert Louis Stevenson Stories brings together unforgettable adventures, filled with daring heroes, hidden secrets, and exotic locations.

The Black Arrow is a thrilling historical adventure set during England’s War of the Roses. Young nobleman Dick Shelton finds himself caught between shifting allegiances, outlaws seeking vengeance, and a kidnapped heiress in disguise. With action, romance, and treachery, Robert Louis Stevenson delivers a gripping tale of swordplay and justice.

The Master of Ballantrae is a dramatic tale of rivalry, betrayal, and vengeance set in 18th-century Scotland. Two brothers—one noble and reserved, the other charming and ruthless—find themselves on opposite sides of history during the Jacobite rebellion. As their fates intertwine, the family is consumed by hatred, leading to a tragic and haunting climax.

The Ebb-Tide is a gripping tale of desperation and greed as three down-and-out men take control of a ship carrying a valuable cargo. Their moral corruption leads them into perilous situations, revealing the dark side of human nature. A compelling and suspenseful maritime adventure.

Stevenson's brooding historical romance demonstrates his most abiding theme, the elemental struggle between good and evil, as it unfolds against a hauntingly beautiful Scottish landscape, amid the fierce loyalties and violent enmities that characterized Scottish history.

A charming but ineffective prince takes the road less travelled after a hunt, setting in motion events that result in him losing his wife and his kingdom of Grunewald in under a week. The plot is thick with disreputable characters (even the prince) as well as court intrigue, treachery, and deceit...but in the hands of master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson, these larger-than-life characters are delightful, and the almost-serious events become part of a lighthearted and sweet fairy tale complete with a happy ending.

In this autobiographical narrative, the author sleeps under the stars, views the beautiful French countryside, and mingles with its local populace - all with a donkey as his chief companion.