The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

Languageen
First published2010-06-23
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#32954

Description

"The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel first serialized in 1883. Set during England's Wars of the Roses, it follows young Richard Shelton as he uncovers dark secrets about his father's murder. Suspecting his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick is forced to flee and join a mysterious band of outlaws who strike with black arrows. Swept into civil war, he must rescue his beloved Joanna, seek justice, and navigate treacherous allegiances in a land torn by conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
  • War stories
  • Bildungsromans
  • Young men -- Fiction
  • Guardian and ward -- Fiction
  • Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction
  • Outlaws -- Fiction
  • PR

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