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The Bottle Imp and Other Stories
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrator
- Alexander Spencer
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 16 January 2008
- Run Time
- 4 hours 34 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In 1887, Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, Fanny, left England and sailed for the United States. A year later, they moved on again, steaming from San Francisco to the blue waters and lush islands of the South Pacific.
As Stevenson soaked up the exotic landscapes, he was fascinated by the mystery and lore of the islands. Seeking to capture the quality of the folktales he heard, he crafted short stories, filling them with the masterful suspense that has mesmerized readers for over one hundred years.
In addition to “The Bottle Imp,” this collection also includes “Markheim,” “Olalla,” and “Thrawn Janet.”
“Fast paced and full of intrigue.”—Book Report
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Details
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrator
- Alexander Spencer
- Duration
- 4 hours 34 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 January 2008
- ISBN
- 9781449802196
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Horror and supernatural fiction
Synopsis
In 1887, Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife, Fanny, left England and sailed for the United States. A year later, they moved on again, steaming from San Francisco to the blue waters and lush islands of the South Pacific. As Stevenson soaked up the exotic landscapes, he was fascinated by the mystery and lore of the islands. Seeking to capture the quality of the folktales he heard, he crafted short stories, filling them with the masterful suspense that has mesmerized readers for over one hundred years. In addition to “The Bottle Imp,” this collection also includes “Markheim,” “Olalla,” and “Thrawn Janet.” “Fast paced and full of intrigue.”—Book Report
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