Ep. 1142, Kidnapped, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE

Ep. 1142, Kidnapped, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE

Author: B.J. Harrison May 26, 2026 Duration: 2:25:15

Murder? Kidnapping? How low will the miserly Ebenezer Balfour stoop to keep his nephew David from his rightful inheritance? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison.  I'm glad you could join us.

 

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As you may know, I like to do a spot of adventure over the summer. This summer, I thought of something a little different. Robert Louis Stevenson, my gateway drug to the classics, wrote a sequel to Kidnapped that is quite good, but not as well known. I've been wanting to do it for some time, but the time didn't seem right. This summer I think we'll give it a go.

 

So that you all can refresh yourselves on David Balfour's story, I'm planning a few more robust vintage episodes during the next few weeks, where we'll hear the entire novel of Kidnapped in three episodes.

 

Now, here's the thing – this is like, one of the first audiobooks I've ever recorded. So while it still gets a fair rating on Audible, you'll hear that I'm still getting my sea legs. Kidnapped has never appeared on The Classic Tales Podcast and has only been available in our retail outlets.

 

And if you've never heard it before, you're in for a real treat. Warts and all.

 

And now, Kidnapped, part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson

 

 

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