The Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses (eBook, PDF) - Louis Stevenson, Robert
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The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton. Outlaws in Tunstall Forest organised by Ellis Duckworth, whose weapon and calling card is a black arrow, cause Dick to suspect that his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley and his retainers are responsible for his father's murder. Dick's suspicions are enough to turn Sir Daniel against him, so he has no recourse but to escape from Sir Daniel and join the outlaws of the Black Arrow against…mehr

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The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton. Outlaws in Tunstall Forest organised by Ellis Duckworth, whose weapon and calling card is a black arrow, cause Dick to suspect that his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley and his retainers are responsible for his father's murder. Dick's suspicions are enough to turn Sir Daniel against him, so he has no recourse but to escape from Sir Daniel and join the outlaws of the Black Arrow against him. This struggle sweeps him up into the greater conflict surrounding them all. 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). The story begins with the Tunstall Moat House alarm bell, rung to summon recruits for its absent lord Sir Daniel Brackley, to join the Battle of Risingham; at which the outlaw "fellowship" known as "the Black Arrow" begins to strike with its "four black arrows" for the "four black hearts" of Brackley and three of his retainers: Nicholas Appleyard, Bennet Hatch, and Sir Oliver Oates, the parson. The rhyme posted in explanation of this attack, makes the protagonist Richard ('Dick') Shelton, ward of Sir Daniel, curious about the death of his father Sir Harry Shelton. Having been dispatched to Kettley, where Sir Daniel was quartered, and sent to Tunstall Moat House by return dispatch, he falls in with a fugitive, Joanna Sedley, disguised as a boy with the alias of John Matcham: an heiress kidnapped by Sir Daniel to obtain guardianship over her and to retain his control over Richard by marrying her to him. As they travel through Tunstall Forest, Joanna tries to persuade Dick to turn against Sir Daniel in sympathy with the Black Arrow outlaws, whose camp they discover near the ruins of Grimstone manor. The next day they are met in the forest by Sir Daniel himself, disguised as a leper and returning to the Moat House after his side was defeated at Risingham. Dick and Joanna then follow Sir Daniel to the Moat House. Here Dick confirms that Sir Daniel is the murderer of his father, and escapes injured from the Moat House. He is rescued by the outlaws of the Black Arrow. Read this complete famous novel for further story....
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a seminal Scottish writer known for his prolific output of adventure novels, essays, and poetry during the late 19th century. Born into a family of lighthouse engineers, Stevenson initially followed in their professional footsteps, but his poor health and literary inclinations led him to pursue a career in writing. His experiences traveling, especially to France and California, deeply influenced his work. Stevenson first gained literary acclaim with 'Treasure Island' (1883), a classic of young adult adventure literature. He further established his reputation with 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' (1886), a novella exploring the duality of human nature. 'The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses' (1888) is another testament to Stevenson's storytelling prowess, embedding a historical adventure narrative within the context of the Wars of the Roses. This work exemplifies his fluid narrative style and richly drawn characters, while also illuminating Stevenson's versatility in traversing both fictitious landscapes and historical settings. Stevenson's literary style, marked by lively dialogue and vivid descriptions, has cemented his reputation as a master storyteller capable of weaving immersive tales that have enchanted readers for generations. He passed away in Samoa, having sought out a climate more forgiving for his health, leaving behind a legacy that has influenced a great number of adventure and mystery writers who followed.