On a Scottish North Sea beach filled with quicksand fields, amidst rough winds and low-hanging clouds, adventurer and vagabond Frank Cassilis fights for the love of banker’s daughter Clara Huddlestone. He undertakes a heroic attempt to save her corrupt father from vengeful pursuers. Stevenson's adventurous tale, "The Pavilion on the Links," showcases a compact narrative and morally ambiguous protagonists, foreshadowing unforgettable characters like Long John Silver and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The story garnered prominent supporters such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Italo Calvino, helping the author achieve the long-awaited literary recognition.
Simone Garzella Bücher
