1912 Biographical Edition of The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson w/ preface by Mrs. Stevenson
 
"and he began to understand what a wild game we play in life; he began to understand that a thing once done cannot be undone nor changed by saying, "I am sorry!" "I know; I don't care to die either. But when whining mendeth nothing, wherefore whine?"
 
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, organized 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. 
This offering from Charles Scribner's and Sons retains a stamped gold-leaf Arte Nouveau lettering, soft brown leather binding, and a tight spine with/ some fading and tattering on edges and spine; the pages are impeccable.
Murder, mystery, and romance, I say yes, yes, and Oh yes!
 
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