Stephen The Black

By Caroline H. Pemberton

Book Overview

Stephen The Black is a historical fiction novel written by Caroline H. Pemberton. The book is set in medieval England during the 12th century and follows the story of a young boy named Stephen, who is born with black skin in a time of great racial prejudice. Despite the challenges he faces due to his skin color, Stephen is determined to make a name for himself and rise above the discrimination he experiences.As Stephen grows older, he becomes a skilled archer and warrior and eventually catches the attention of King Richard the Lionheart. The king takes Stephen under his wing and helps him rise through the ranks of the army, eventually becoming a trusted advisor and friend to the king.Throughout the book, Stephen faces many challenges and obstacles, both personal and political. He must navigate the treacherous world of medieval politics, battle against enemies both foreign and domestic, and confront his own feelings of self-doubt and insecurity.Stephen The Black is a gripping and emotional tale of one man's journey to overcome prejudice and discrimination and find his place in the world. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163779334
• ISBN13: 9781163779330
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"