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THE BLACK ARROW - A TALE OF THE TWO ROSES
Critic on the Hearth:
ILLUSTRATIONS
PROLOGUE
BOOK I - THE TWO LADS
CHAPTER I - AT THE SIGN OF THE SUN IN KETTLEY
CHAPTER II - IN THE FEN
CHAPTER III - THE FEN FERRY
CHAPTER IV - A GREENWOOD COMPANY
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the War of the Roses, this tale follows a restless youth from the modest hamlet of Tunstall who is drawn into a world of intrigue when an unexpected bell summons the village to the imposing Moat House. Inside the stone halls, secret messages and shifting loyalties hint at a larger conflict between rival lords, and a mysterious black arrow becomes a symbol of both danger and destiny. As alliances form and betrayals loom, the protagonist must decide where his true allegiance lies.
Stevenson's narrative weaves together vivid descriptions of medieval forests, bustling market lanes, and the shadowy corridors of abbeys, bringing the period to life with a blend of humor and suspense. The story balances swash‑buckling action—skirmishes, daring escapes, and whispered conspiracies—with moments of personal growth as the young hero confronts the moral complexities of war. Listeners will be swept along by the rich character voices and the promise of a quest that could change the fate of a kingdom.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (435K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Juliet Sutherland, Anne Grieve and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-06-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
A restless storyteller with a taste for adventure, he turned illness, travel, and sharp imagination into some of the most enduring tales in English literature. Best known for Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, he also wrote poetry, essays, and vivid travel books.
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