Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet and essayist, best known for his works Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Treasure Island. The Master of Two brothers, one inheritance, and a rivalry that defies both distance and time. In a Scotland divided by loyalty and betrayal, their hatred for each other consumes their lives. Can either find peace when revenge is their only bond?Set in 18th-century Scotland, The Master of Ballantrae follows the bitter feud between brothers Henry and James Durie, whose conflict spans years and continents. Driven by Stevenson’s signature style, this tale weaves adventure, psychological complexity, and moral questions, creating a darkly compelling narrative of love, loyalty, and vengeance. The novel explores how obsession with power and revenge can twist the human soul.
