Catriona
Being Memoirs of the Further Adventures of David Balfour at Home and Abroad
Catriona continues the story begun in Kidnapped. In 1751, David Balfour, now a young man of means, tries to clear James Stewart of the Glens, who stands accused of the Appin murder, and finds himself obstructed by the Lord Advocate and briefly held prisoner on the Bass Rock. He also falls in love with Catriona Drummond, daughter of a disgraced Highland outlaw, and the second half follows the pair to Holland, where David's scruples and inexperience complicate the courtship. Stevenson published the novel in 1893, the year before his death, and it is more concerned with law, politics and conscience than with the chases of its predecessor. Readers who know Kidnapped will recognize Alan Breck Stewart, who returns in a smaller role. Read it online in your browser on Vinteuil; the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Catriona
Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Catriona online?
Yes. Catriona opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Catriona free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Catriona is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Catriona in the public domain?
Yes. Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Catriona?
About 6 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Catriona?
Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
