The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

by Robert Louis Stevenson

EN·~7 hours·43 chapters

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43 total

Please read the Transcriber’s Note at the end of the text.

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THE BLACK ARROW - A TALE OF THE TWO ROSES

0:22

Critic on the Hearth:

2:20

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:55

PROLOGUE

29:28

BOOK I - THE TWO LADS

0:01

CHAPTER I - AT THE SIGN OF THE SUN IN KETTLEY

16:00

CHAPTER II - IN THE FEN

10:29

CHAPTER III - THE FEN FERRY

13:17

CHAPTER IV - A GREENWOOD COMPANY

14:39

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson

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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