I also like that Roberson didn't shrug away from the darkness in man - I found the characters really compelling, and the gritty story that resulted has stuck with me all this time. I loved Roberson's version of Marian - how competent she was, and how matter-of-factly she dealt with the unpleasant realities that beset her. I read Roberson's Lady of the Forest a good 15 years ago, and really enjoyed it. Very enjoyable & great escapism! 5 stars. Of course, I have disliked them from my first exposure to Marian & Robin when I was a child, and I have continued to want to nail both of them with arrows (if only I was better with a bow & arrow) whether I am reading about them or watching a movie or series. Thus, this author did a great job describing these characters and giving them abominable traits so readers would not like them. I disliked both of them throughout the book. Is this because of Marian or the fact that Robin (Robert) is a third son? Then there is the High Sheriff of Nottingham - a thoroughly despicable character and his seneshal, Guy of Gisbourne, an idiotic fool. In addition she states quite firmly Robin’s lack of closeness with his father, The Earl of Huntington. This author brings into play King Richard The Lionheart’s relationship with Robin as well as Robin and Marian’s. How I love reading about Marian & Robin! Jennifer Roberson’s Lady of Sherwood is a delight! I truly enjoy reading various authors’ takes on this legendary twosome and their fellow ‘outlaws’.
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