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Hood (King Raven Trilogy, Book 1) (original 2006; edition 2006)

by Stephen R. Lawhead

Series: King Raven Trilogy (1)

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For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him - for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Like the forest itself, Hood is deep, dark, and at times savagely brutal - yet full of enchantment and hope. Internationally-acclaimed author Stephen R. Lawhead has created a lyrical rendering of a time-honored story that will lead you down strange pathways into another time and place.

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Title:Hood (King Raven Trilogy, Book 1)
Authors:Stephen R. Lawhead
Info:Thomas Nelson (2006), Hardcover, 496 pages
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Dimly remembered but i know it was quite good ( )
  nitrolpost | Mar 19, 2024 |
It was interesting to read the beginning of the Robin Hood story with a Welsh setting. There is a large cast of characters, many of whom are traditional members of the story (Little John, Tuck, Marian), but its hard to figure out who is really the bad guy (the Sheriff) as there are quite a few contenders for the role. This is the first book of a trilogy, and I'm sure it will become clearer.

I was inititally drawn into the story quickly, and it moved along at a pretty good pace while keeping you interested. Towards the end of the book, I started loosing interest, so it took longer than normal to finish. I'll wait a bit before beginning the next in the series. ( )
  PurplOttr | Dec 1, 2023 |
I listened to this book. The narrator had a few words he continually mispronounced which was quite irritating. ( )
  Sunandsand | Apr 30, 2022 |
The concept is neat, but not much happened by way of action or development. I really wanted to like this book, but I kept getting bogged down in the pacing. :/ ( )
  Pascale1812 | Apr 16, 2020 |
great book ( )
  Dan733 | Apr 15, 2020 |
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This book is dedicated to the Schloss Mittersill Community with heartfelt thanks and gratitude for their understanding, encouragement and support.
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Prologue: The pig was young and wary, a yearling boar timidly testing the wind for strange scents as it ventured out into the honey-coloured light of a fast-fading day.
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Fantasy. Fiction. Historical Fiction. HTML:

For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him - for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Like the forest itself, Hood is deep, dark, and at times savagely brutal - yet full of enchantment and hope. Internationally-acclaimed author Stephen R. Lawhead has created a lyrical rendering of a time-honored story that will lead you down strange pathways into another time and place.

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Robin Hood The Legend Begins Anew!
For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting.Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead's latest work conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
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