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Hood by Stephen Lawhead

Hood

Stephen Lawhead

Thomas Nelson · Paperback · June 3, 2007

Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.

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Who it’s for
A Welsh-border Robin Hood reimagining blends Celtic myth, medieval intrigue, and an uncanny forest.
Themes
Celtic mythology, Medieval political intrigue, Survival under invasion
Genres
Historical Fantasy, Medieval Historical Fiction, Christian Fantasy

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Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood. 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 of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood.

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There, in a 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. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. - Full-length Historical Fantasy - Includes Author’s Note: “Robin Hood in Wales?” - Part of the King Raven series - Book One: Hood - Book Two: Scarlet - Book Three: Tuck

Legend in New Woods

A Welsh-border Robin Hood reimagining blends Celtic myth, medieval intrigue, and an uncanny forest.

Come here for

  • A familiar legend reframed through Welsh history
  • Celtic mythology alongside medieval political intrigue

Expect

  • A primeval forest with mysterious powers and secrets
  • Historical fantasy shaped by danger and survival

Where it sits

Historical Fantasy54%
Medieval Historical Fiction52%
Christian Fantasy39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Epic Fantasy
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Christian Fantasy
Authors
Stephen Lawhead
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Published
June 3, 2007
Format
Paperback
Theme
Celtic mythology · Medieval political intrigue · Survival under invasion
Reading lane
Epic Fantasy