Robert Louis Stevenson 
St. Ives Being The Adventures Of A French Prisoner In England 

Robert Louis Stevenson's book, St. Ives: The Adventures of a French Prisoner in England, is about a French prisoner in England. St. Ives: The Adventures of a French Prisoner in England is an exciting book that shows how people lived during the Napoleonic Wars. During the Napoleonic Wars, the story is about what happens to a French prisoner of war named St. Ives after he breaks out of jail in Edinburgh. St. Ives goes on a series of adventures in the English countryside, where he meets a wide range of interesting people. He gets involved in many schemes and plots, such as a plan to sneak gold out of England and a love affair with Flora Gilchrist, a rich young woman. During his travels, St. Ives faces many problems, such as being locked up, coming close to dying and meeting dangerous criminals. Even though these problems are in his way, he is still eager to reach his goals and get back to France.