The Black Arrow

A Tale of the Two Roses

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

In this swashbuckling novel set in 15th-century England, young Richard Shelton discovers that he has been betrayed by the guardian who raised him - a man involved in the murder of his father. Seventeen-year-old Richard joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow to avenge the death, rescue the woman he loves, and participate in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses.

Though history records two sides fighting for control of England, The Black Arrow presents a third side: the exploited commoners joined together by their black-arrow weaponry. To survive the war, Richard must rely on his cunning. Through adventures in castles, villages, forests, and aboard a ship, Richard outfoxes captors, bargains his way out of crises, and ultimately proves himself worthy of knighthood.

Public Domain (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“The time is 15th-century England, and Richard Shelton, the young hero, overcomes one obstacle after another." ( School Library Journal)

Classic Challenging Story

The story was worth listening to. It gives you a feel for the time period. The vocabulary and wording will stretch you.

Decent story, decent narration.

Intriguing take on The War of the Roses. Mediocre storyline with obvious plot. Old English language is intriguing but difficult to comprehend.

Lovely

The narrator makes this book I to a masterpiece. The story itself is not new but it’s a great pleasure to discover this author anew.

Confusing story

Great narrator. Not Robert Louis Stevenson’s best story. I listened to this while walking and found the story confusing because there were so many characters with no background as to how they fit together.

great story

fun exelent wars of the rose's story helps you meat and undstand important peaple