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The Black Arrow

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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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