{"product_id":"book-hhtp","title":"Robert Louis Stevenson: A BBC Radio Drama Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling collection of dramatisations from the classic Scottish master of tales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/b\u003e was a novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer, and created some of the most famous and influential characters in modern literature. From Long John Silver and David Balfour to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, his figures swiftly became the shorthand for piracy, monstrous medicine, and the slave trade in America. A master of atmosphere and an enthusiast of foreign travel, Stevenson wrote countless stories which have been enjoyed in film, television and theatre adaptations throughout the years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fantastic collection, enjoy the ripping adventures of \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island,\u003c\/i\u003e with young Jim Hawkins discovering a treasure map in a pirate's chest and soon finding himself drawn into a world of danger and high seas adventure with the charismatic Long John Silver. The next two stories are introduced by \u003cb\u003eDavid Tennant\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDoctor Who, Good Omens\u003c\/i\u003e): \u003ci\u003eKidnapped,\u003c\/i\u003e the thrilling tale of one young man's escape from the Jacobite rebellions, only to be press-ganged onto a slave ship heading for the plantations of America, and\u003ci\u003e The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/i\u003e, the terrifying story of a scientist experimenting on himself, and the terrible dark discovery he makes, featuring \u003cb\u003eStuart McQuarrie\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eThe Crown, Shetland\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eJohn Dougall\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eThe Girl on the Train, Holby City\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive further stories follow: 'The Bottle Imp', a twisted tale about a magic bottle, \u003ci\u003eThe Master of Ballantrae\u003c\/i\u003e, a buccaneering tale of two rival brothers, and \u003ci\u003eWeir of Hermiston\u003c\/i\u003e, Stevenson's unfinished novel of passion and rebellion in the Lowlands. In 'Olalla', a family is hiding a terrible secret in the Spanish hills, and in 'Markheim', an unusual stranger is suspiciously helpful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, two fascinating pieces of non-fiction: \u003ci\u003eTravels with a Donkey\u003c\/i\u003e, Stevenson's account of attempting to travel the French mountains with only a donkey for company and \u003ci\u003eGreat Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, an episode of the series featuring Stevenson as the examined life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring such acclaimed actors as \u003cb\u003eDavid Tennant\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePhyllis Logan\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey, Lovejoy\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cb\u003eJack Lowden\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSlow Horses, Mary Queen of Scots\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eAlan Cumming\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eThe High Life, The Good Wife\u003c\/i\u003e), this is a collection not to be missed by any fan of literature or adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eContents List\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKidnapped\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The Bottle Imp'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Master of Ballantrae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeir of Hermiston \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Olalla'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Markheim'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTravels with a Donkey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat Lives - Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49354410393904,"sku":"BDhhtp","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hhtp-Square-cover.jpg?v=1778683925","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hhtp","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}