When a fresh story by Robert Louis Stevenson first appeared 130 years ago, it marked a new development in the work of the great Scottish novelist. The tale that began serialisation in Atalanta magazine for young women was his first true love story. Following on the Boy’s Own adventure success of 'Kidnapped', he now allowed his hero David Balfour to fall in love – with the beautiful and brave Catriona Drummond. The result was the work he regarded as his finest, yet 'Catriona' is still less well-known than the ever-popular 'Treasure Island'.
Join members and friends of the Robert Louis Stevenson Club for an hour of romance set in the turbulent times of Scotland in the wake of Culloden. The group will read from the book and bring to life one of Stevenson's most romantic figures.
David Balfour In Love