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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

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Robert Louis Stevenson's The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is a historical fiction novel. Key subjects include knights and knighthood, bildungsromans, young men and guardian and ward.

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About The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

"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.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • Knights and knighthood
  • War stories
  • Bildungsromans
  • Young men
  • Guardian and ward
  • Great Britain, History, Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485
  • Outlaws

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Who wrote The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses?

The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses was written by Robert Louis Stevenson.

What genre is The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 54 min.

What books are similar to The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses?

Readers who like it often enjoy Little Women, Outlander and A Tale of Two Cities.

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