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The Master of Ballantrae A Winter’s Tale
The Master of Ballantrae A Winter’s Tale

The Master of Ballantrae A Winter’s Tale

By Robert Louis Stevenson
Length8h 35m

About this book

Summary

'The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale' is a story revolving around two Scottish brothers, James and Henry Durie, heirs to the Master of Ballantrae. The book highlight the struggles caused by the Jacobite rebellion in Scotland that forced James to leave his homeland. His supposed death led Henry to acquire the whole estate and James' bride, which further fueled the conflict when James returned alive. The story follows their sibling rivalry, and James's constant manipulation and deception as they travel from Scotland, to America, and finally to India, culminating in a tragic ending.

Book information

Genre
Literary Classics
Length
8 hrs 35 mins
Publish date
Nov 1, 1889
Language
English

Table of Contents

1Preface
8Chapter 7: Adventure Of Chevalier Burke In India
2Chapter 1: Summary Of Events During This Master’s Wanderings
9Chapter 8: The Enemy In The House
3Chapter 2: Summary Of Events (Continued)
10Chapter 9: Mr. Mackellar’s Journey With The Master
4Chapter 3: The Master’s Wanderings
11Chapter 10: Passages At New York
5Chapter 4: Persecutions Endured By Mr. Henry
12Chapter 11: The Journey In The Wilderness
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