(Lawhead's extensive research convinced him of this premise.) Son of a king, a young man named Bran is made homeless when his father is killed and the kingdom of Elfael becomes a pawn to squabbling Norman factions. *Starred Review* The first in a trilogy called King Raven, Hood tells the story of an alternative Robin Hood, a rebel in the deep forests of Wales in 1093. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
Lawhead conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. There, in a primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him-for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. This expanded second edition of the bestselling novel contains additional bonus material, including a historical note and a translation of one of only five surviving medieval Robin Hood "ballads.For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Chandler captivates with this unique and nuanced reinterpretation of Robin Hood's struggles and adventures.
With an academic background in medieval English studies, A. Unable now to become a knight, and joined by his childhood friends, Robin Hood leads the most infamous outlaw band ever to evade the king and his sheriff.īlending true history with new stories, popular inaccuracies, and some almost forgotten medieval legends, The Scarlet Forest: A Tale of Robin Hood brings a new life to the greenwood, which here feels as fresh as it does traditional.
When Robin takes a shortcut through Sherwood Forest, the path he chooses leads not to Nottingham's archery contest, but to a life on the run from the law. You are invited underneath the great greenwood tree to hear how a young man became a hero, and a hero became a legend.
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