About the book
A beautiful synthesis of Robin Hood legends. --Marion Zimmer Bradley
With her king a captive and her coffers drained, England is left in turmoil during the Crusades. After the death of her father in the Holy Land, Lady Marian of Ravenskeep finds herself alone--and at the mercy of men vying for her lands and her beauty. Thrust into games of political intrigue, the sheltered knight's daughter soon learns to trust no one. . .
Afforded a hero's homecoming, Sir Robert of Locksley returns from the Crusades a shattered man. In a country he barely recognizes, one torn apart by treachery and betrayal, he finds in Marian a kindred soul. Their quest for justice will take them into the depths of Sherwood Forest, where the dream of a new England will be born. . .
\"An imaginative and riveting novel, impossible to put down.\" --Booklist
\"Robinson expertly evokes the sensations and frustrations of medieval life.\" --Kirkus
\"A diverting, delightful book.\" --Publishers Weekly
Editions of Lady of the Forest
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780821739198
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758292216
Read an Excerpt
A beautiful synthesis of Robin Hood legends. --Marion Zimmer Bradley
With her king a captive and her coffers drained, England is left in turmoil during the Crusades. After the death of her father in the Holy Land, Lady Marian of Ravenskeep finds herself alone--and at the mercy of men vying for her lands and her beauty. Thrust into games of political intrigue, the sheltered knight's daughter soon learns to trust no one. . .
Afforded a hero's homecoming, Sir Robert of Locksley returns from the Crusades a shattered man. In a country he barely recognizes, one torn apart by treachery and betrayal, he finds in Marian a kindred soul. Their quest for justice will take them into the depths of Sherwood Forest, where the dream of a new England will be born. . .
\"An imaginative and riveting novel, impossible to put down.\" --Booklist
\"Robinson expertly evokes the sensations and frustrations of medieval life.\" --Kirkus
\"A diverting, delightful book.\" --Publishers Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady of the Forest about?
A beautiful synthesis of Robin Hood legends. --Marion Zimmer Bradley
With her king a captive and her coffers drained, England is left in turmoil during the Crusades. After the death of her father in the Holy Land, Lady Marian of Ravenskeep finds herself alone--and at the mercy of men vying for her lands and her beauty. Thrust into games of political intrigue, the sheltered knight's daughter soon learns to trust no one. . .
Afforded a hero's homecoming, Sir Robert of Locksley returns from the Crusades a shattered man. In a country he barely recognizes, one torn apart by treachery and betrayal, he finds in Marian a kindred soul. Their quest for justice will take them into the depths of Sherwood Forest, where the dream of a new England will be born. . .
\"An imaginative and riveting novel, impossible to put down.\" --Booklist
\"Robinson expertly evokes the sensations and frustrations of medieval life.\" --Kirkus
\"A diverting, delightful book.\" --Publishers Weekly
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lady of the Forest?
Fiction > Fantasy > Historical fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Lady of the Forest?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780821739198
How long is Lady of the Forest and how many pages does it have?
Lady of the Forest has 640 page(s)
Is Lady of the Forest part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Novel of Sherwood
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lady of the Forest?
Jennifer Roberson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lady of the Forest is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780821739198) and ebook(ISBN 9780758292216)
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