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Scarlet - Stephen R. Lawhead
Scarlet
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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... show more
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 medieval 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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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9781595540867 (1595540865)
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pages no: 443
Edition language: English
Series: King Raven (#2)
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Robin Lythgoe
Robin Lythgoe rated it
"Scarlet" is an engaging follow-up to the first book in the "King Raven" trilogy, "Hood." The story is told from Will Scarlet's point of view as he is sitting in jail after a failed kidnapping attempt. Scathingly funny at times, he is also down-to-earth and practical. While I enjoyed his character—a...
Books Less Travelled
Books Less Travelled rated it
5.0 Scarlet
A great read. I happened upon the last of this trilogy at a book sale, and am so glad that I did!
A World of Make Believe
A World of Make Believe rated it
5.0 Scarlet (King Raven Trilogy)
Let me be honest here, prior to reading this book, I was worried. (Also, note that my past review of Hood was a reread, this one and Tuck I’ve never read before). I noticed that a good part of this book was in first person, which, you know always sets me off, but especially in this case because I th...
attempting obscurity
attempting obscurity rated it
5.0 Scarlet (The King Raven, Book 2)
This an awesome twist on history, and a great way of looking at both William the Conqueror and the Robin Hood myth. A must read.
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