The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

Languageen
First published1997-03-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#848

Description

"The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical adventure novel first serialized in 1883. Set during England's Wars of the Roses, it follows young Richard Shelton as he uncovers the truth about his father's murder. Suspected by his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick joins a band of forest outlaws who mark their targets with black arrows. His quest for justice intertwines with rescuing the disguised heiress Joanna Sedley, sweeping them both into the greater conflict between warring factions. (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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