Lady of Sherwood - Hardcover

Roberson, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1575664755 ISBN 13: 9781575664750

Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp, 1999

Synopsis

King Richard the Lion-Hearted lies dying in France. With his last breath, he bequeaths his kingdom to his brother, Prince John and his nephew, Prince Arthur. From this legacy comes a terrible war, as two men clash for what can only belong to one: the right to rule Britain. It is also these words that seal the destiny of Richard's young champion, Robert of Locksley. Robert, the handsome son of a respected earl, had long fought the tyranny of Prince John - a man as weak as he is cruel. Now that power has shifted even more firmly into John's hands, and Robert has no choice but to fight as an outlaw...as Robin Hood.
Lady Marian of Ravenskeep, her honor proving stronger than her desire, has forsaken a wedding to Robert of Locksley, since she fears she can never bear his child. It is with this knowledge that she makes an irrevocable choice - to flee into the depths of Sherwood Forest, where, amid wild tangled woods, she will be transformed from lady to warrior, as Robin Hood's partner in stealing John's gold, and as the woman who has captured his heart.
Pursued by the Sheriff's army, the hour soon approaches when Robin Hood, Marian, and their band of followers will wage a desperate fight for liberty and country.

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About the Author

Jennifer Roberson is the author of the Sword-Dancer Saga and the Chronicles of the Cheysuli, and collaborated with Melanie Rawn and Kate Elliott on the historical fantasy The Golden Key, a finalist for the World Fantasy Award. She has also published three historical novels, and several in other genres. An exhibitor and breeder of Cardigan Welsh Corgis, she lives on acreage in Northern Arizona with eight dogs and two cats. She is currently working on the third Karavans novel.

Reviews

Roberson follows her popular Lady of the Forest with another excellent adventure about Marian and Robin Hood that combines aspects of the romantic, fantasy and historical novel. The action begins when Robin and his men, who are living with Marian at her estate, Ravenskeep, learn of the death of King Richard the Lionhearted, who had pardoned the gang for their legendary thefts. The king's demise subjects them once again to persecution by the sheriff of Nottingham. Roberson cleverly interweaves this fictional crisis with the historical problems that surrounded the election of Richard's successor. For sheriff William deLacey and Robin's father, the Earl of Huntington, support opposite contenders in this political conflictAreviled Prince John and young Arthur of Brittany, respectively. Roberson's tightly written plot paves the way for events that might have come off as coincidences or accidents in less skillful hands, and her characters are engaging. Particularly strong is her construction of Marian, portrayed as thoroughly independent but not burdened with anachronistic feminist ways. Her incorporation of historical detail, including the handling of bows and swords, is assured and lends an unobtrusive richness to the tale, while Marian and Robin's tumultuous love should keep romance fans turning pages. Exciting and satisfying, Roberson's genre-blending novel may be her best yet. (Nov.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The death of Richard Lionheart, King of England, leaves the succession of the throne in question and bodes massive changes for Robin of Locksley and his lover, Marion. Roberson's sequel to Lady of the Forest continues the tale of the legendary noble outlaws and their quest for justice. Caught up in political intrigues and betrayals, Marion and Robin strive to hold onto their love without sacrificing their honor. Fans of historical fiction and period fantasy should enjoy this rousing story.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575664755
• ISBN 13: 9781575664750
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 372