The Pavilion on the Links (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419176883)

The Pavilion On The Links is a short story written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The story revolves around two men, John Hardy and Charles Yule, who meet by chance on a desolate stretch of land near the coast of Scotland. The two men are both running from something, and they form an unlikely bond as they seek refuge in a nearby pavilion.As the night progresses, the men share their stories with each other and reveal the reasons for their flight. John Hardy is a fugitive who has been falsely accused of murder, while Charles Yule is a wealthy man who is being pursued by his creditors. Despite their different backgrounds, the men find common ground and support each other.Their peaceful night is interrupted when they are discovered by the police, who are searching for John Hardy. The men must flee once again, but this time they are pursued by the police and a group of armed men who are after Charles Yule's money.The Pavilion On The Links is a thrilling tale of adventure, friendship, and survival. It is a classic example of Stevenson's skill as a storyteller, and it showcases his ability to create memorable characters and suspenseful plotlines. The story is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work, as well as anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.The recollection of that afternoon will always be graven on my mind. Northmour and I were persuaded that an attack was imminent; and if it had been in our power to alter in any way the order of events, that power would have been used to precipitate rather than delay the critical moment. The worst was to be anticipated; yet we could conceive no extremity so miserable as the suspense we were now suffering.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.

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN-10: 1419176889
ISBN-13: 9781419176883
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.50w x 0.16d