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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

by Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

BookID: 32954

Language:English

Illustrator:Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Historical fictionKnights and knighthood -- FictionWar storiesBildungsromans

Description

"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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