Review of The Black Arrow (1948) by Martyn M — 27 Jun 2014

English medieval shenanigans American style. A bit of a romp but not a classic.

This review of The Black Arrow (1948) was written by Martyn M on 27 Jun 2014.

The Black Arrow has generally received mixed reviews.

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