Kidnapped, an adventure story set in Scotland of 1751, describes the ordeal of an orphan, David Balfour. David is tricked by his wicked uncle who arranges for him to be kidnapped and taken to America as a slave. Fortunately for David, the ship is wrecked on the Scottish Coast. He escapes with the help of Alan breck, a highlander who frequently travels secretly between Scotland and France. On their way back, the two falsely accused of being responsible for a murder, escape as fugitives and find adventure,