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Scarlet (2007)

by Stephen R. Lawhead

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Series: King Raven Trilogy (2)

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After losing everything he owns, forester Will Scarlet embarks on a search for none other than King Raven, whose exploits have already become legendary. After fulfilling his quest--and proving himself a skilled and loyal companion--Will joins the heroic archer and his men. Now, however, Will is in prison for a crime he did not commit. His sentence is death by hanging--unless he delivers King Raven and his band of cohorts. That, of course, he will never do. Scarlet continues Stephen R. Lawhead's riveting saga that began with the novel Hood, which relocated the legend of Robin Hood to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests. Lawhead's trilogy conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities.

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Good read ( )
  nitrolpost | Mar 19, 2024 |
A bit better than Hood but I found the characters shallow ( )
  Sunandsand | Apr 30, 2022 |
Continues the tale of Robin Hood, set in a more historic Welsh setting. Thoroughly enjoyed this tale. I have to say, I think that this series is fast moving up in my favorites list. ( )
  BookstoogeLT | Dec 10, 2016 |
Lawhead's take on the book continues to amaze me. His characters continue to grow, and even in a new environment, the old story of Robin Hood remains clear and strong. Scarlet is written in a slightly different voice than Hood was - it is told mostly in the first person in the voice of a brand new character to the trilogy - William Scatlocke (or Will Scarlet). The change in voice between books one and two is very noticeable, but not abrasive. It keeps the story refreshing and reminds the reader that it is a story of the people, not just the hero. ( )
  Morteana | Jan 27, 2016 |
Scarlet is the second novel in Stephen R. Lawhead's King Raven trilogy - a retelling of the Robin Hood legend. While Hood, the first novel in the trilogy, is told from the perspective of Bran ap Brychan (aka Robin Hood), Scarlet is narrated by Will Scarlet, a native Englishman who joins Bran and his followers in their fight against the Normans. Will proves to be an excellent narrator, one who, despite everything he goes through, keeps his sense of humour. My only disappointment with this book was that it didn't delve into the development of Bran and Marian's relationship. Overall a great read - I'm looking forward to reading Tuck, the conclusion to the trilogy. ( )
  Melissa_J | Jan 16, 2016 |
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After losing everything he owns, forester Will Scarlet embarks on a search for none other than King Raven, whose exploits have already become legendary. After fulfilling his quest--and proving himself a skilled and loyal companion--Will joins the heroic archer and his men. Now, however, Will is in prison for a crime he did not commit. His sentence is death by hanging--unless he delivers King Raven and his band of cohorts. That, of course, he will never do. Scarlet continues Stephen R. Lawhead's riveting saga that began with the novel Hood, which relocated the legend of Robin Hood to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests. Lawhead's trilogy conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities.

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After losing everything he owns, forester Will Scarlet embarks on a search for none other than King Raven, whose exploits have already become legendary. After fulfilling his quest--and proving himself a skilled and loyal companion--Will joins the heroic archer and his men.

Now, however, Will is in prison for a crime he did not commit. His sentence is death by hanging--unless he delivers King Raven and his band of cohorts.

That, of course, he will never do.

Wales is slowly falling under the control of the invading Normans, and King William the Red has given his ruthless barons control of the land. In desperation, the people turn to King Raven and his men for justice and survival in the face of the ever-growing onslaught.

From deep in the forest they form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all.

Scarlet continues Stephen R. Lawhead's riveting saga that began with the novel Hood, which relocated the legend of Robin Hood to the Welsh countryside and its dark forests. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medival Britain, Lawhead's trilogy conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Prepare for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.
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