Robin: Lady of Legend (The Classic Adventures of the Girl Who Became Robin Hood) - Softcover

ArceJaeger, R.M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983731721 ISBN 13: 9780983731726

Publisher: Platypus Press, 2013

Synopsis

Robin: Lady of Legend is the thrilling saga of Robin of Locksley, a daring young woman who transforms cruel fate into a heroic campaign — one that will captivate the land, enrage the authorities, and ignite the fires of her legend.

Forced to flee her home in the dead of night, Robin of Locksley’s only hope is to be left alone. Abandoning her noble upbringing, she resigns herself to a life of exile in Sherwood Forest. But she is not the only fugitive hiding in its shades.

When the other outlaws begin robbing the local poor after a cruel winter, Robin knows she must find a way to stop them. After all, these are her people, even if they don't know it. Even if she doesn't realize herself just what claiming them will mean.

For the people of Nottinghamshire, honor and purpose are something that belongs to nobles, not to commoners like themselves. But Robin teaches them a different lesson, and as wrongs are righted and lives are reclaimed, they find hope in the birth of a new legend.

Robin never wanted to be a leader. She never thought to be a hero. But to save her people, she must become both. Even if it means the Sheriff will stop at nothing to destroy her. And even if it means losing the man she loves in the process.

With a sharp mind, brave heart, and an unbroken spirit, Robin confounds her enemies and inspires her followers. But a single misstep can spell doom for them all. As traps close in around her and assassins seek to bring her down, she must risk losing love, leadership, and life if she is to save her people and fulfill her destiny as one of history's greatest heroes.

Alive with adventure and danger, sword fights and heists, hatred and love, Robin: Lady of Legend is the never-before-told tale of the girl who became Robin Hood.

"I was reading this book before bed, and I was going 'Well, I'll read just one more minute!' thirty minutes in a row. When I finally got to bed, I couldn't wait to wake up and finish it. The writing was excellent with no errors... In short, this book was AWESOME and I would highly recommend it." — My Full Bookshelf

AWARDS

• Amazon #1 Bestseller: YA Myths & Legends (2019), YA Fairy Tales & Folklore (2019), YA Action & Adventure (2015), YA Historical Fiction Europe (2015), YA Historical Fiction (2013), Children's Action & Adventure Historical (2019, 2015), Children's Historical Fiction Europe (2019, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012), Children's Historical Fiction (2012)
• Top 5 Bestseller - All Kindle Books (2012)
• Top 50 Bestseller - All Kindle Books (2013, 2012)
• Top 100 Bestseller - All Kindle Books (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)
• WINNER: Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award (2nd Prize)

Praise from Amazon Readers

• "Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous retell . . . this Robin gives young girls a role model that isn't dressed as the beautiful helpless princess. Honestly, I couldn't put my Kindle down."
• "Robin is my new hero! This is one of the best books I've ever read. It looked entertaining so I thought I would have a look, but once I started I couldn't stop!"
• "The Robin Hood legend gets an imaginative and lavishly detailed retelling here. Descriptive scenes evoke the very sounds and smells of Robin's beloved Sherwood, and the dialogue and rich characterization bring her and her companions to life. Add in a briskly plotted story, and a female hero to turn legend upside down, and you have a winner."

Praise from Publishers Weekly

"The storytelling is solid, the research is thorough, the details are spot-on, and the skill is undeniable.... As Robin Hood retellings go, it's pretty much a bullseye."

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About this title

About the Author

R.M. ArceJaeger is an author, publisher, and computer scientist. In 2005, she was named a California Arts Scholar for excellence in Creative Writing. Her degrees include both a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, but it is writing that is her true passion. She especially enjoys making her readers rethink classic tales.

ArceJaeger provides freelance eBook formatting, editing, publishing, and website design services, and can be contacted via her website: rmarcejaeger.com, or by email at contact@rmarcejaeger.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Platypus Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983731721
• ISBN 13: 9780983731726
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 381