The Pavilion on the Links

Name: The Pavilion on the Links
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

The Pavilion on the Links is a novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1881. It tells the story of a young man, Oswald, who is sent to stay with his uncle in Scotland. While there, he discovers a mysterious pavilion on the links, and soon finds himself embroiled in a strange and dangerous adventure. Oswald's uncle, a retired naval officer, is a strange and reclusive man who lives in a large house on the coast of Scotland. One day, Oswald discovers a mysterious pavilion on the links, and soon finds himself embroiled in a strange and dangerous adventure. He discovers that the pavilion is inhabited by a mysterious woman, who is being pursued by a group of criminals. With the help of his uncle and a local fisherman, Oswald must find a way to protect the woman and save himself from the criminals. The Pavilion on the Links is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and mystery. It is a classic of Scottish literature, and a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work.

By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1909 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 9 chapters · 20,866 words

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I was a great solitary when I was young. I made it my pride to keep aloof and suffice for my own entertainment; and I may say that I had neither friends nor acquaintances until I met that friend who became my wife and the mother of my children. With one man only was I on private terms; this was R. Northmour, Esquire, of Graden Easter, in Scotland. We had met at college; and though there was not much liking between us, nor even much intimacy, we were so nearly of a humor that we could associate with ease to both. Misanthropes, we believed ourselves to be; but I have thought since that we were only sulky fellows. It was scarcely a companionship, but a co-existence in unsociability. Northmour's exceptional violence of temper made it no easy affair for him to keep the peace with anyone but me; and as he respected my silent ways, and let me come and go as I pleased, I could tolerate his presence without concern. I think we called each other friends.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Gothic Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Adventure
Length: 20,866 words
Structure: 9 chapters, 694 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Gothic Fiction — The Pavilion on the Links is a horror story set in a mysterious and isolated location, featuring supernatural elements and a sense of dread.
Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as he attempts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious pavilion and the strange events that occur there.
Romance — The novel features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a mysterious woman he meets at the pavilion.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of the pavilion and the strange events that occur there.