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In England under King Richard I, a fifteen‑year‑old Marian finds herself in a precarious position when her parents arrange her marriage. Determined to escape, she runs away and discovers a hidden community of forest dwellers. Among them lives a daring young outlaw named Robert, and together they navigate the dangers of the medieval wilderness. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the power of community in a historical setting.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Theresa Tomlinson
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