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Stephen R. Lawhead transports the familiar fantasy of Robin Hood into the 12th‑century Welsh countryside, a land besieged by Norman conquest. Bran ap Brychan, disgraced heir to the kingdom of Elfael, flees into the ancient forests that pulse with mysterious power. Within these woodlands, Bran meets Will Scarlet and Friar Tuck, and together they plot a daring escape that could save their people or doom them all. The trilogy blends historical backdrop with mythic adventure, inviting readers to re‑imagine the legendary hero’s struggle in a new setting.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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