The Black Arrow

Set in England during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical novel by the author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped tells the story of young Dick Shelton. Betrayed by his treacherous and brutal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick seeks the help of John Amend-All, leader of the mysterious fellowship of the Black Arrow--and Brackley's sworn enemy. Pitted against fierce fighters, a treacherous priest, and Sir Daniel, Dick seeks to become a knight and rescue his true love.
Brimming with adventure, suspense, and romance, this thrilling tale presents a classic portrait of England during one of its most tumultuous eras, as Dick is pulled by his loyalties to the houses of both York and Lancaster. He must make a crucial choice, for his fate and the fate of England hang in the balance.


Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/09/2001
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.20w x 0.58d
ISBN13: 9780486418209
ISBN10: 0486418200
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Fiction | Historical | General
- Fiction | Romance | General

About the Author
Novelist, poet, and travel writer, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) wrote captivating tales for readers of all ages, including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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