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Om Illustrated Classics: Collection of Robert Louis Stevenson (Set of 4 books- The Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Black Arrow)

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Treasure Island is an exciting adventure story about a buried treasure and treasure maps, pirates and mutinies gunfights and sword fights, narrow scapes and a young hero who manages to save thwe day. The book opens in a seaside inn where the owner’s son, Jim Hawkins is writing down his experience about his voyage to the treasure Island. He recounts a series of strange occurrences at the inn that took him away from the calm country life to a venturesome voyage to the treasure Island.The griping tale is also the story of one boys coming of age. At the outset of the novel. The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a fascinating storyabout the battle of good versus evil. It also explores the limits scientific research and the dark side of man. The story is told through the eyes of a respectable lawyer called Mr Utterson who is worried for his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll because of his closeassociation with a violent man?Mr Hyde. Despite Mr Utterson?sattempts to speak to his friend, Dr Jekyll completely avoids the subject. Matters get even more worrisome and complicated when the will of Jekyll is discovered; it clearly states that if he disappeared dies his fortune will be left to Hyde. Hyde is then seen going into Dr Jekyll?s home several times on different nights. How are the two men connected? Dr Jekyll is a kind and responsible man but it seems that he is protecting Hyde?why? Read the brilliantly illustrated classic to discover the terrible secret that connects them! After losing his father, David Balfour sets out to meet his uncle with a letter in hand. His uncle turns out to be a cunning and miserly man. He conspires to take away David’s inheritance. No sooner, the young and trusting David gets kidnapped on a slave ship. Will the amazingly unlucky David succeed to claim his destiny? Set in 18th century Scotland, Robert Louis stevenson’s kidnapped is the story of David’s struggle to claim his inheritance and find his place in the world. This timeless classic has it all: shipwrecks, crime, suspense, danger, adventure.Even murder. It is the time of the reign of King Henry VI and the Wars of the roses is raging between the Lancastrian and the Yorkist armies. Richard ?Dick? Shelton reaches the village of Tunstall to garner support for his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley and witnesses one of his sworn soldiers shot down by a black arrow. Accompanying the killing arrow is a note that promises four black arrows for four black hearts: that of Sir Daniell and three of his most loyal supporters. Richard?s personal turmoil complicates his role within the framework of the larger political upheaval. Driven by curiosity about the circumstances of his father death and his suspicions about his guardian?s role in it, Richard encounters a series of adventures which lead him to re-examine his existing relationships and form strong new ones. His newfound loyalty for the mysterious John match am serves as his grounding force through his unique journey.Stevenson leads his protagonist as well as his readers through this historic fictional landscape in a story that revolves around the nuances of greed, betrayal, loyalty and love.

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    Product Details

    • Dimensions
      25.4 x 20.3 x 4.7 cm
    • Weight
      1200 g
    • ISBN
      9789353767013
    • Publisher
      Om Books International
    • Binding
      Hardcover
    • Language
      English

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