The Black Arrow a Tale of Two Roses

The Black Arrow is a historical adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The story is set in the 15th century during the Wars of the Roses, a series of battles between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for control of the English throne. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Richard Shelton, who becomes embroiled in the conflict when he discovers that his guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, is involved in a plot to overthrow the rightful king, Henry VI.Richard joins forces with a group of rebels known as the Black Arrow, who are fighting against Sir Daniel and his allies. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Joanna Sedley, who is also caught up in the conflict. Together, Richard and Joanna must navigate the dangerous political landscape of medieval England and fight to protect their friends and loved ones.The Black Arrow is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and historical fiction. It is a classic tale of heroism and loyalty set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in English history.1921. From the writer of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, comes another tale of adventure. This book involves a young Englishman, Dick Shelton, who, in his quest to avenge the death of his father, becomes involved in the band of the Black Arrow and the events of the War of the Roses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.