Treasure Island (Illustrated), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Vailima Letters (Throne Classics) - Softcover

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9353839262 ISBN 13: 9789353839260

Publisher: Throne Classics

Synopsis

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

When a mysterious treasure map is revealed by an old buccaneer in an English country inn, an adventure begins that takes us to the high seas in a Caribbean quest and a battle between young Jim Hawkins and the wily old pirate Long John Silver. Who will the first to find the dead man's chest?

Gabriel John Utterson and his cousin Richard Enfield reach the door of a large house on their weekly walk. Enfield tells Utterson that months ago he saw a sinister-looking man named Edward Hyde trample a young girl after accidentally bumping into her. Enfield forced Hyde to pay £100 to avoid a scandal. Hyde brought them to this door and provided a cheque signed by a reputable gentleman (later revealed to be Doctor Henry Jekyll, a friend and client of Utterson). Utterson is disturbed because Jekyll recently changed his will to make Hyde the sole beneficiary. Utterson fears that Hyde is blackmailing Jekyll. When Utterson tries to discuss Hyde with Jekyll, Jekyll turns pale and asks that Hyde be left alone.

One night in October, a servant sees Hyde beat to death Sir Danvers Carew, another of Utterson's clients. The police contact Utterson, who leads officers to Hyde's apartment. Hyde has vanished, but they find half of a broken cane. Utterson recognizes the cane as one he had given to Jekyll. Utterson visits Jekyll, who shows Utterson a note, allegedly written to Jekyll by Hyde, apologising for the trouble that he has caused. However, Hyde's handwriting is similar to Jekyll's own, leading Utterson to conclude that Jekyll forged the note to protect Hyde.

About this edition

• Publisher: Throne Classics
• ISBN 10: 9353839262
• ISBN 13: 9789353839260
• Binding: Paperback