{"product_id":"the-black-arrow-9781513266343","title":"The Black Arrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e, first serialized in 1883, was eventually published as a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1888. Although it was initially written for children, and has since remained relatively undervalued by critics, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e has garnered praise from such figures as John Galsworthy for its richly imagined setting and vibrant dialogue.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in fifteenth-century England during the infamous War of the Roses, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e follows the young Richard “Dick” Shelton’s journey of growth and discovery in a time of violence and terror. When the outlaws known as The Black Arrow attack his home, a strange rhyme discovered at the scene leaves Dick curious as to the true nature of his father’s death. Sent to warn Sir Daniel—who has been chosen to care for Tunstall until Dick comes of age—the hero meets the heiress Joanna. The two follow Sir Daniel back to Tunstall, where Dick discovers that his father was murdered by the man appointed to protect him. In order to get revenge, and to rescue Joanna from captivity, Dick joins the outlaws of The Black Arrow and is knighted for his service in battle to the Duke of Gloucester. A classic of adventure and romance, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel in which a young man faces down danger in order to protect what he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished amid what is arguably Stevenson’s most productive decade, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is often overshadowed by such works as \u003ci\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/i\u003e. What makes it worth reading, however, is its timeless tale of perseverance and growth that transports the reader to one of England’s darkest periods. It is both historical and romantic, a story for children and adults alike. To read Stevenson is to enter a world unlike any other, and yet so strangely familiar it might be our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s \u003ci\u003eThe Black Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Louis Stevenson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286108614907,"sku":"9781513266343","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513266343_0cbb6467-c157-4dee-8191-9b75bb25c36c.jpg?v=1772484303","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-black-arrow-9781513266343","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}