Character:  David Balfour

Setting:  Scotland, the year 1751

Problem:  David's uncle has stolen his estate and title, and arranged to have David kidnapped to prevent his reclaiming it.

Plot:  David meets the daring Alan Breck, with whom he escapes a future of slavery.  Together the two make their way across the Scottish highlands in an effort to return David to his inheritance.

Solution:  David and Alan arrive safely and prove that David's uncle has stolen his inheritance.  At long last, David is the laird of his estate.