Kidnapped

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Set against the backdrop of post-Jacobite rising Scotland, the narrative follows David Balfour, who is betrayed by his uncle and kidnapped by Captain Hoseason, aiming to sell him into slavery. A twist of fate brings the Jacobite soldier Alan Breck Stewart aboard, leading to their escape and entanglement in the Highland struggle for independence. As they navigate the Scottish wilderness, themes of betrayal, survival, and the quest for rightful inheritance unfold, highlighting the conflict between Scottish Highlanders and English rule.