Scarlet
Thomas Nelson · Paperback · June 8, 2008
After losing everything he owns, forester Will Scarlet embarks on a search for none other than King Raven, whose exploits have already become legendary.
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- Who it’s for
- Robin Hood's legend meets medieval Wales, Celtic mythology, and political intrigue.
- Themes
- Justice and survival, Norman invasion of Wales, Loyalty and sacrifice
- Genres
- Medieval Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fantasy
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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.
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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.
Legend Recast
Robin Hood's legend meets medieval Wales, Celtic mythology, and political intrigue.
Come here for
- A Welsh reworking of familiar Robin Hood lore
- Celtic myth beside medieval political intrigue
Expect
- Will Scarlet's perilous position in a continuing saga
- Forest plans under Norman pressure
Where it sits
| Medieval Historical Fiction | 42% |
|---|---|
| Action & Adventure | 26% |
| Historical Fantasy | 24% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Fantasy
- Christian Suspense
- Authors
- Stephen Lawhead
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Published
- June 8, 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Justice and survival · Norman invasion of Wales · Loyalty and sacrifice
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure