Prince Otto
Likened to Alexandre Dumas' adventures and romances, this novel follows Otto and Serafina's relationship as they navigate a web of political intrigues, murder conspiracies, and deceitful aquaintances. A romantic novel about responsibility, living, and one's sense of place, Robert Louis Stevenson's stunning prose makes this unmissable for fans of both romance and adventure alike.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author. He wrote novels, poems, essays, and travel books. As a result of his poor health, he spent the majority of his life abroad, where he became a vital part of important literary circles. His scathing critiques of the world around him have captivated audiences for centuries, with his most notable works being `Treasure Island' (1883) and `The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' (1886). His ability to generate suspense is perfect for fans of James Patterson looking for an introduction to classic adventure novels.
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author. He wrote novels, poems, essays, and travel books. As a result of his poor health, he spent the majority of his life abroad, where he became a vital part of important literary circles. His scathing critiques of the world around him have captivated audiences for centuries, with his most notable works being `Treasure Island' (1883) and `The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' (1886). His ability to generate suspense is perfect for fans of James Patterson looking for an introduction to classic adventure novels.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for the novels Treasure Island (1883), Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), and Kidnapped (1886) and for the poetry collection A Child's Garden of Verses (1885).
Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life but managed to write prolifically and travel widely despite his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, receiving encouragement from Sidney Colvin, Andrew Lang, Edmund Gosse, Leslie Stephen and W. E. Henley, the last of whom may have provided the model for Long John Silver in Treasure Island. In 1890 he settled in Samoa, where, alarmed at increasing European and American influence in the South Sea islands, his writing turned from romance and adventure fiction toward a darker realism. He died of a stroke in his island home in 1894 at age 44.
A celebrity in his lifetime, Stevenson's critical reputation has fluctuated since his death, although today his works are held in general acclaim. In 2018 he was ranked just behind Charles Dickens as the 26th-most-translated author in the world.
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