Here is a richly textured musical adventure about the charismatic author of Treasure Island . Young Robert Louis Stevenson defies chronic ill health and Victorian family traditions by going places and taking risks. His high spirits and sparkling talent dazzle London's literati until a turbulent romance sends him on a reckless odyssey to California. A stranger in colorful old Monterey he finds that winning at love becomes a life and death struggle to salvage his writing career and save himself. Launched with simultaneous premieres in Scotland and California Teller of Tales has a powerful script witty lyrics and a memorable musical score ranging from reel to ragtime.