Publisher's Synopsis
""The Master of Ballantrae and Prince Otto"" is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1906. The book consists of two novellas, ""The Master of Ballantrae"" and ""Prince Otto"". ""The Master of Ballantrae"" is a story about two brothers, James and Henry Durie, who are polar opposites. James is the master of Ballantrae, a Scottish estate, and is charming, charismatic, and ruthless. Henry, on the other hand, is kind-hearted and gentle. The story follows their tumultuous relationship as they fight for control of the estate and the affections of their love interest, Alison Graeme. ""Prince Otto"" is a satirical tale set in the fictional kingdom of Gr�����newald. The story follows the young Prince Otto, who is forced to take the throne after his father's death. Otto is a dreamer and a romantic, but he quickly learns that ruling a kingdom is not as easy as he thought. The story is filled with political intrigue, love affairs, and a touch of humor. Overall, ""The Master of Ballantrae and Prince Otto"" is a classic work of literature that explores themes of power, love, and the human condition. Stevenson's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.The Works Of Robert Louis Stevenson Volume Four.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
