The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses
- Author credits: Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction
- Guardian and ward -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
- Outlaws -- Fiction
- War stories
- Young men -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Adventure
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Children's Literature
- Historical Fiction
- Movie Books
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