First published in 1893, this spellbinding sequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped follows the adventures of the dynamic David Balfour, now the Laird of Shaws. Having obtained his inheritance from his uncle, David sets out on a quest to exonerate James Stewart who is on trial for his involvement in the Appin Murder. However, upon acquiring evidence of Stewart's innocence, David is abducted and banished to a small island off the Scottish coast until the trial is over.

Between the high drama and unfortunate events, he meets the beautiful Catriona who is plotting her own father's escape from prison. Caught in the chaos together, the couple develop a close but tumultuous relationship as they navigate a complex web of politics in pursuit of justice and freedom.