Readers will also meet real historical figures such as Richard the Lionheart, King Philippe II of France, Prince John “the Lackland,” Eleanor of Aquitaine, and many others, including Ranulphus Besace. In Robin Hood’s Widow, Brother Tuck, a Knight Templar, will join the outlaws. Robin Hood’s Dawn introduced many familiar characters from the Robin Hood legends: Maid Marian, Little John, Allan-a-dale, Will Scarlet, Much the Miller’s son, Guy of Gisborne, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. We also wanted Marian to be feminine and believable as a woman of the 12th century.
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She must learn how to lead while finding clever ways to thwart the sheriff and rob those supporters of Prince John who dare enter Sherwood Forest. With this in mind, we have focused on creating a Lady Marian who will figure more prominently in the story, especially in Robin Hood’s Widow, where she takes center stage as the leader of the outlaws. All too often she is a background character with little to do. However, we felt that Marian is a character who deserves more attention. We hope that all Robin Hood fans will enjoy this fresh retelling of the story. We wanted to create a story that was respectful towards fans of the original ballads and legends without adhering to the same storylines that have been previously written. There is a lot of variety in the many books and screen adaptations of the Robin Hood legend. Will fans of the traditional ballads still recognize this as a Robin Hood story? You’ve emphasized how your Robin Hood story has been re-imagined. That being said, this story is not sad or depressing Robin Hood’s Widow is an optimistic tale of triumphing over adversity. The emotional turmoil of an earlier stage can reappear and reassert itself during the process. Experiencing loss and grief is not like climbing stairs you don’t complete one stage, progress to the next, and eventually arrive at acceptance. In this book, we wanted to explore both the stages of grief and their non-linear nature. Her story is interwoven with Robin’s quest to return home while fulfilling his obligations to King Richard. Robin Hood’s Widow explores themes of grief and redemption while featuring Marian’s adventures as leader of the outlaws. Robin is alive and still with King Richard in the Holy Land, but Marian, the sheriff, and Guy of Gisborne have returned to England thinking that Robin Hood is dead. The second book, Robin Hood’s Widow, picks up where the first book ends. And this points to another theme: one person can make a difference by taking a stand for what is right. Instead of running away, he stays to protect the people from the sheriff. However, he feels a responsibility to the people because he believes in the intrinsic value of every human being. When Robin is falsely accused of a shocking crime by the new Sheriff of Nottingham, he could have retreated to a safe place beyond the reach of the sheriff. We cast Robin as a hero fighting against the tyranny of a lawless government official. This is part of Robin’s legacy from his father. One theme is how the consequences of immoral actions and secret sins can reverberate across generations. In our first book, Robin Hood’s Dawn, we re-imagined the origins of the Robin Hood legend, which included exploring his family dynamics: an aloof, selfish father, and a kind-hearted mother devoted to ministering to the poor.
We have taken a fresh approach to the Robin Hood story, and we’re excited to share our vision with fans of the legendary hero. Robin Hood has been featured in many books, movies, and television shows.
Plummer to discuss their latest book, Robin Hood’s Widow ( Book Two in the Robin Hood Trilogy). Today, I would like to welcome Olivia Longueville and J.C.