Product Description

A engrossing and gripping three-in-one retelling of the Robin Hood story. In The Forestwife trilogy, we are putting together the three retellings of the Robin Hood story by Theresa Tomlinson - these were published separately as The Forestwife, Child of the May and The Path of the She Wolf and sold well both in this country and in the US. Theresa always wanted to identify with Marian but the gentle ladylike image found in most books did not satisfy her. She felt Marian should have a toughness about her, be ready to go along with the men who were outlawed and live rough with them - and that was how The Forestwife was born. She is strong in a very female way and she is a healer and a midwife and a very good food provider, She does not enjoy fighting but will fight if she has to to defend the poor and needy against the injustices of the medieval kings, Richard and John. She uses plots from various legends and sources but the book which is action packed and fast moving, is at the same time sensitive and moving. It can be enjoyed by all ages.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #244732 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

From the Back Cover
Who will champion the poor against injustice and cruelty?

When fifteen year old Mary flees into the forest to avoid a fearsome marriage arranged by her uncle, she little knows what challenges lie in store for her as the wise and magical Green Lady of the Woods.

In this riveting and action-packed saga, Theresa Tomlinson breathes new life into the story of Robin Hood by focusing attention on the women who live with the outlaws: women who will pull a bowstring and stand up against the cruel laws of Medieval England.

About the Author
Theresa Tomlinson lives in Sheffield and also has a cottage in Whitby where she has strong ties and spends much of her writing time. She has three grown up children. She has been short listed for awards (The Carnegie, The Sheffield Book Award) on a number of occasions.

Customer Reviews

An excellent read!
This is a really good book, definitely buy it! A perfect re-telling of the Robin Hood legend, this story concentrates on the women behind the stories, not the men. You really get to know the characters, really begin to feel for them, ther are so many characters, yet all of them appeal to you. Throughout the books, you recognise many of the familiar characters, which have been given a new identity for these books. For example, you recognise John as being Little John, Brother James as Friar Tuck, and many other characters from the legends. Definitely buy this book now!

An excellent read
There have been quite a few books in recent years focusing on Maid Marian. Theresa Tomlinson's portrayal is easily the best of them. She finds a new dynamic role for Marian that makes her more than a self-doubting romance novel heroine or simply a generic Merry Man. Her Marian is an interesting parallel to Robin Hood.

Marian and her friends (and family) make excellent role models for girls... and boys.

And don't let the young adult status prevent grown-ups from reading this book. It's better written than most "adult" Robin Hood books.

The Most Amazing Book in the History of Books
I would seriously urge you to buy and read this book! It is absolutely fantastic, I could not put it down!
In a retelling of the awesome Robin Hood Story, 15-year-old Mary de Holt runs away from a fearsome arranged marriage, and soon becomes Marian,the wise and magical beautiful Green Lady of the Woods. With the help of her old wet-nurse, Agnes she flees deep into the dangerous Barnsdale Forests, where she encounters enemies, makes new friends, rescue forest-folk and ensure the safety and well-being of all those who dwell in the forests of Sherwood and Barnsdale, Nottingham.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT... MY FAVOURITE BOOK... DON'T MISS THIS!!