
The Black Arrow
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Historical fiction
- Knights and knighthood
- War stories
- Bildungsromans
- Young men
- Guardian and ward
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #32954. The Black Arrow on Wikipedia.
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