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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aStevenson, Robert Louis,
_d1850-1894
240 1 4 _aThe master of Ballantrae. Finnish
245 1 0 _aVeljekset: Talvinen tarina
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Veljekset: Talvinen tarina" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a tumultuous period in Scotland, revolving around the lives of two brothers, James and Henry Durrie, during the aftermath of political upheaval in the mid-18th century. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, rivalry, and family dynamics against the backdrop of historical events like the Jacobite uprisings. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the Durrie family, particularly focusing on the contrasting personalities of the brothers—James, who is portrayed as reckless and charming yet deeply flawed, and Henry, the more reserved and morally upright sibling. As tensions mount over their allegiances amid the family’s challenging circumstances following the prince's invasion, the brothers clash on their outlooks regarding duty and honor. Meanwhile, the presence of Miss Alison Graham, a potential bride for James, brings complications as romantic tensions further entangle the already fraught family relationships, hinting at heartbreak and conflict to come. The initial chapters effectively set up a rich tapestry of character and intrigue, inviting readers to delve more deeply into the Durrie family's saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aScotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
653 _aRevenge -- Fiction
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aBrothers -- Fiction
653 _aAbsence and presumption of death -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50222
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