The requisite (albeit not-so-) Merry Men, daring heists, and archery contest follow, all retold with feminist and egalitarian undercurrents. Haunted/guided by Robin-or an idealized version of him-Marian uses her noble station, tall stature, and unparalleled archery skills to become Robin Hood. But when Robin falls to stock-character Saracens in the Crusades, Marian is nevertheless devastated and wonders how to protect Robin’s people, Locksley villagers and outlaws alike. Long betrothed to Robin of Locksley, Marian relishes freedom more than future romance, prizing horseback riding, archery, and Sherwood Forest over feminine, domestic pursuits.
Young Lady Marian of Edwinstowe is not a typical damsel in distress. Wracked with grief, Marian isn’t sure how to go on, but there’s one thing she does know: the people of Locksley need to be protected.A new hero dons the iconic green cloak in this retelling of Robin Hood’s tale. Robin of Locksley is dead, leaving his fiancé, Maid Marian, behind.
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner is a Robin Hood retelling that includes delightful twists and turns. tags: divine, justice, law, loyalty, power, robin-hood. But laws are written by men, who are imperfect by nature, and justice belongs to something beyond the power of men.”. Perhaps it can come close- so close the line is hard to see. Listen to this title in full for free here:by Meagan SpoonerNarrated by Fiona HardinghamFans of.Īudible Plus: Listen all you want (Affiliate link Amazon US) - Like. Praise for Sherwood! Steeped in tradition but infused with feminism and political concerns, a Robin Hood for a new audience. HarperCollins, - Young Adult Fiction - pages. Spooner’s version of the Robin Hood origin story held real soul and conflict as it centered around a young woman grappling with grief and fighting the class of gender in a world that was inept at seeing their worth/5().
Spooner’s version of the Robin Hood origin story held real soul and conflict as it centered around a young woman grappling with grief and fighting the class of gender in a world that was inept at seeing their Sherwood was a unique retelling with a far-reaching, character-driven tale at its heart. T Sherwood was a unique retelling with a far-reaching, character-driven tale at its heart. Sarah Rees Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of the Demon's Lexicon trilogy and the Lynburn Legacy series. Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner prove they are two living goddesses of writing, creating two compelling worlds with high stakes and gripping emotions.
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