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Plot summary. A crucial moment in the novel when Sir Oliver, Sir Daniel, and Dick Shelton are surprised by a black arrow in the Moat House refectory hall. The novel is set in the reign of "old King Henry VI " (1422–1461, 1470–1471) and during the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487).
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- 1888
The Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses is the 1888 historical adventure and romance novel written by Scottish novelist and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Set in fifteenth century England during the Wars of the Roses, the story revolves around Richard (Dick) Shelton as he becomes knighted, rescues his beloved Joanna Sedley, and finds ...
Sep 18, 2015 · The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is an historical adventure novel and a romance. It first appeared as a serial in 1883, beginning in Young Folks; A Boys' and Girls' Paper of Instructive and Entertaining Literature, vol. XXII, no. 656 (Saturday, 30 June 1883).
The Black Arrow. Robert Louis Stevenson. 3.80. 18,980 ratings865 reviews. From the beloved author of Treasure Island. Originally serialized in a periodical of boys' adventure fiction, The Black Arrow is a swashbuckling portrait of a young man's journey to discover the heroism within himself.
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Oct 17, 2018 · It is both an historical adventure novel and a romance novel. The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight,...
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- BookRix, 2018
- 3736802420, 9783736802421
- The Black Arrow
Jan 24, 2022 · The Black Arrow offers a coming-of-age adventure with non-stop action, quick-witted humor, light romance, and good morals perfect for readers of G. A. Henty or Rosemary Sutcliff, or any fan of the Middle Ages. This book is my new favorite gem of lesser-known classics, and I’m proud to have it on my bookshelf.
Dec 30, 2013 · "The Black Arrow" is what every book about the Middle Ages should be and more, with suspense, action, disguises, escapes, and of course, the occasional love scene. Robert Louis Stevenson lived...