G433 Book Review of Stevenson's Treasure by Mark Wiederanders
Name of Book: Stevenson's Treasure Author: Mark Wiederanders ISBN: 978-1-61179-307-9 Publisher: fireship press Type of book: Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Vandegrift Osbourne, romantic elements, Scotland, California, family, older female/younger male relationship, based on a true story, treasure island, 1876-1880s?, determinism, Europe, blended family Year it was published: 2014 Summary: In 1879 Robert Louis Stevenson embarked on one of the most romantic, ill-advised but wildly successful quests a literary figure has ever made. Young, unknown, and in failing health, he journeys six-thousand arduous miles to make Fanny Osbourne his wife, despite the fact that she is already married (unhappily), has children, and is ten years older than he. And yet, from their first meeting, he knew instantly she was the only woman for him. Characters: The main characters include Fanny, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Fanny's children as well as husband. I have to admit th...