' Your bed shall be the moorcock's & your life shall be like the hunted deer's & ye shall sleep with your hand upon your weapons' Tricked out of his inheritance shanghaied shipwrecked off the west coast of Scotland David Balfour finds himself fleeing for his life in the dangerous company of Jacobite outlaw & suspected assassin Alan Breck Stewart Their unlikely friendship is put to the test as they dodge government troops across the Scottish Highlands Set in the aftermath of the 1745 rebellion Kidnapped transforms the Romantic historical novel into the modern thriller Its heart-stopping scenes of cross-country pursuit distilled to a pure intensity in Stevenson's prose have become a staple of adventure stories from John Buchan to Alfred Hitchcock & Ian Fleming Kidnapped remains as exhilarating today as when it was first published in 1886 This new edition is based on the 1895 text incorporating Stevenson's last thoughts about the novel before his death It

Includes:: Stevenson's ' Note to Kidnapped' reprinted for the first time since 1922 ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more

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A classic tale of adventure from the master of the genre Robert Louis Stevenson The tale of young David Balfour whose greedy uncle desperate to get his hands on Davey's fortune plots to have him kidnapped A thrilling tale of bravery & romance set in the wild highlands of Scotland ...

' For God's sake hold on!' On a stormy night off the coast of Scotland young David Balfour faces his most terrifying test yet He's been double-crossed by his wicked uncle tricked into a sea voyage & sold into slavery When the dashing Alan Breck Stewart comes aboard he finds a brave friend at least & the pair fight back against their treacherous black-hearted shipmates But then the ship hits a reef it's every man for himself & David must battle against the raging sea itself!BACKSTORY Learn about the true stories that inspired this adventurous tale! ...

Set in Scotland in 1751 Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting stories ever written Young David Balfour orphaned then betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer his so-called guardian falls in with Alan Breck the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause Shipwreck murder & dramatic escape through the Highlands are just a few of the ingredients of this highly charged tale of intrigue action & adventure Catriona the lesser-known sequel immediately continues David's story Back in Edinburgh he is caught up in the aftermath of the Appin murder; certain of the accused man's innocence David's determination to testify on his behalf is impeded by a series of adventures not least of which is hid passionate but problematic romance with Catriona granddaughter of Rob Roy Mac Gregor Alan Breck features again becoming involved in the thrilling attempt to reunite the lovers One of his own favourites Stevenson said of Catriona that he would never do a better book' ...

Set in Scotland in 1751 Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting stories ever written Young David Balfour orphaned then betrayed by his Uncle Ebenezer his so-called guardian falls in with Alan Breck the unscrupulous but heroic champion of the Jacobite cause Shipwreck murder & dramatic escape through the Highlands are just a few of the ingredients of this highly charged tale of intrigue action & adventure Catriona the lesser-known sequel immediately continues David's story Back in Edinburgh he is caught up in the aftermath of the Appin murder; certain of the accused man's innocence David's determination to testify on his behalf is impeded by a series of adventures not least of which is hid passionate but problematic romance with Catriona granddaughter of Rob Roy Mac Gregor Alan Breck features again becoming involved in the thrilling attempt to reunite the lovers One of his own favourites Stevenson said of Catriona that he would never do a better book' ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Based on the novels by Robert Louis Stevenson & directed by Oscar-winning Delbert Mann this epic star-studded adventure sees Michael Caine in the role of a Jacobite rebel who befriends an orphan fleeing a life of slavery A strong drama with a moving score from Roy Budd (and end theme sung by folk legend Mary Hopkin) Kidnapped co-stars Jack Hawkins Donald Pleasence Trevor Howard & Gordon Jackson & is featured here in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio 1746 as defeated Jacobite rebels flee Government forces in the aftermath of the battle at Culloden eighteen-year-old orphan David Balfour&s attempt to claim his inheritance results in his incarceration on a slaver ship heading for the West Indies Luckily for David the ship&s captain runs afoul of Alan Breck & both Breck & David make their bloody escape Actors Michael Caine Lawrence Douglas Vivien Heilbron Trevor Howard Jack Hawkins Directors Delbert Mann Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

James Patterson's Book Shots Short fast-paced high-impact entertainment PLEASE HELP BEFORE HE KILLS ME Travelling home for the festive season Jon Roscoe receives a desperate cry for help This year Christmas with his family isn't quite as he had planned ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Long sought-after by classic television collectors & fans of Robert Louis Stevenson&s work this 13-part adaptation stars David Mc Callum (Sapphire & Steel The Man from UNCLE) as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart This ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV & Germany&s Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors including Bill Simpson Patrick Allen Andrew Keir Patrick Magee & Frank Windsor All 13 episodes have been transferred from the original 16mm film elements especially for this DVD release When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle&s bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies Luckily for the lad he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie&s defeat at Culloden When a ship&s captain tries to kill Breck for his money the two manage to get to land & set out for Edinburgh dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way Certificate PG Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Mono Duration 5 hours 25 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Spanish home invasion horror in which a gang of criminals hold a wealthy family hostage in their Madrid house Jaime (Fernando Cayo) Marta (Ana Wagener) & their strong-willed daughter Isa (Manuela Velles) have had a stressful day moving their belongings into their new home However their petty bickering & frustration is soon put into perspective when three masked & armed men burst into the house & take them hostage Jaime is led away to a nearby cash machine to withdraw the balance of his account while Marta & Isa are left in the house ...

In this charming 1954 feature Harry & Davy are two orphans living with their grandparents in Nova Scotia Their autocratic grandfather gives them a 'spare the rod spoil the child' kind of upbringing All the boys really want is a dog all the other kids have them but their grandfather won't let them have one As luck would have it the boys find a baby orphaned as they are & decide to hide it They then must conceal it from their grandfather while discovering the love that was missing from their lives ...