- Hardcover: 366 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow & Co (Jun 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0688052746
- ISBN-13: 978-0688052744
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 617,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With Sherwood, Parke Godwin reshaped the familiar story of Robin Hood to create his own unique version of the centuries-old legend. Taking the popular characters of Robin and Maid Marian, Little John and Will Scatloch, Godwin spun a tale of the adventures in Sherwood Forest vastly different from other renditions of the myth. This latest volume from Parke Godwin reveals a fascinating new aspect of the Robin Hood legend - the story of his later life and exploits as defender of the English people. Robin and the King continues the magic of this fabled epic in a drama richer, more powerful, and grander in scope than Sherwood, weaving two historical men into Robin's life: the friendship of the king's son Rossel and the dangerous enmity of Ranulf of Bayeux. The tale returns again to Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, now set later in the reign of William of Normandy, who had conquered the Anglo-Saxon peoples years earlier when Robin was a mere youth. A now older Robin has remained fiercely committed to freeing his fellow countrymen from absolute rule by any king, be he English or Norman. But this long-standing rivalry between Robin and the crown is soon overshadowed by a more dangerous enemy - a foe from the outside who threatens William's entire kingdom, including the way of life of Robin's own England, a life that was largely preserved under Norman rule. This foreign threat sets in motion an explosive set of adventures as Robin engages in fierce sea battles, secret undercover operations behind enemy lines, and bloody saber skirmishes with fresh troops from the French Army. And throughout it all, whether supporting him by his side or defending their home from the royal brutes back in England,his wife, Marian, emerges as a powerful ally, united with Robin in their last heroic efforts to save their people. Robin and the King triumphs as a masterpiece of both history and legend. Employing popular myth as well as historical detail, Parke Godwin has expertly placed the stor
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This book takes up the story some eight years after the end of 'Sherwood', with Robin and Marion raising a family during a period of relative peace at Denby. However, a ruthless new character begins to make his presence felt - Chancellor Ranulph of Bayeux. Robin's people come under increasing pressure from this man, and Robin's subsequent proposal that the king be legally bound to treat his subjects fairly leads to him being exiled to Normandy. There the king uses Robin's skills in a war against France, and after the death of the Conqueror he is brought back to England by William's successor. Robin develops a sort of friendship with the new king, but trouble brews when the monarch states an intention to strip the churches of their valuables.
Those who enjoyed Godwin's 'Sherwood' will find similar pleasure in this sequel. It has the same rich descriptiveness and narrative, developing the characters further and introducing new ones. It's really just more of what Godwin's fans have come to expect - superb writing and storytelling that bring history to life.
Those who enjoyed Godwin's 'Sherwood' will find similar pleasure in this sequel. It has the same rich descriptiveness and narrative, developing the characters further and introducing new ones. It's really just more of what Godwin's fans have come to expect - superb writing and storytelling that bring history to life.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
For everyone who likes good historical fiction
22 Oct 2000
Format:Paperback
In his duology, consisting of 'Sherwood' and 'Robin and the King', Parke Godwin gives us a whole new Robin Hood. A man who, in this second book, initiates the charter which would result in Magna Carta some 150 years later. Unlike other Robin Hood novels, these are set in the period just after William the Conqueror's invasion of England. This Edward of Denby, nicknamed Robin Hood, could very well have been the predecessor of the other(s?) by this (nick)name. Self-proclaimed "conscience" to William the Conqueror, Robin finds himself banned to Normandy and fighting in the war between William and his opponent, the French king. A good, solid historical novel. Fascinating and true to life. Looking for fantasy? Look elsewhere. Looking for good historical fiction? This is it! Not just for Robin Hood fans.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Book
6 Feb 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a Christmas gift for my husband who is a true Robin Hood fan. He loves the book......
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
a great sequel
14 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
Robin and the King tells of life after Sherwood. It's great. Taking place during the early days of Normans, Robin is a political prisoner assigned to Prince William, or Rossel as he is called throughout the book. Robin helps win the war, but life doesn't go the way he would want. A Great Read.
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