Lady of the Forest (A Novel of Sherwood)

Synopsis

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...

A beautiful synthesis of Robin Hood legends. --Marion Zimmer Bradley

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

Robin Hood and Maid Marian--their love has belonged to legend for centuries, and now it belongs to us all, stunningly brought to life by a gifted storyteller. Steeped in the lore of 12th-century England, and filled with passionate, fully-realized characters, Lady of the Forest is a sweeping re-creation of a fascinating story.