Olde Robin Hood by Kate Danley is an origin story for
the famous Robin Hood. From his start as a simple farmer who is skilled with a
bow and arrow. After a run-in with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin hides
in the “haunted” Sherwood Forest where he is guided by the birds and animals.
He finds Little John, another man on the run from the Sheriff, and together
they form a plot to seek revenge on the Sheriff and his men while helping
others who cannot fight against him. Soon his cousin, Will Scarlocke, aka Will
Scarlett, joins them in their plan and word begins to spread about the heroics
of Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Robin finds himself
enemy number one with the Sheriff and his right-hand man, Sir Guy of Gisborne.
With the help of Sir Richard and his niece, the Maid Marian, Robin sets out to
rid Nottingham of the evil Sheriff once and for all.
I love books based on the Robin Hood legend. I was intrigued
when I found Kate Danley’s version. Based on the original medieval ballads, Ms.
Danley weaves an adventure story worthy of Robin Hood. I also enjoyed that she incorporated
the pagan tradition of the Green Man legend into her story. While I enjoyed
reading Olde Robin Hood, my only compliant is that the final battle with
the Sheriff was over far too quickly. With such a buildup, I expected more of a
confrontation between the two men. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it to
anyone who enjoys reading about Robin Hood and his fight about the Sheriff of
Nottingham.
Olde Robin Hood
is available in paperback
and eBook
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