Writer Louise Welsh and graphic novelist Alan Grant discuss Stevenson's Kidnapped which is about to be given away free to residents of Edinburgh. Costa First Novel Award winner Stef Penney reveals ...

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in 1850 ... The origins of names, characters and places used in Kidnapped can be seen in aspects of Stevenson's life, for example: David is a Balfour.

Robert Louis Stevenson ... loved being Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. With great affection and knowledge, writer Simon Winchester explores Stevenson's brave, joyous and ...