Part of the Chiltern Classics range

On his father’s death, David Balfour visits an estranged uncle to claim his inheritance. But scheming, grasping Ebenezer Balfour wants David out of the picture and has him put on a ship bound for America. With the help of Alan Breck Stewart, David returns to his homeland seeking justice. First, though, the duo must evade a murder charge as the pursuers become the pursued.


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