A long and fascinating time in the wilderness, in which Bran's faith and health are restored by an old woman of mystical origins, brings him at last to his destiny: leading a band of dauntless archers against the kingdom's usurpers. (Lawhead's extensive research convinced him of this premise.) Son of a king, a young man named Bran is made homeless when his father is killed and the kingdom of Elfael becomes a pawn to squabbling Norman factions. *Starred Review* The first in a trilogy called King Raven, Hood tells the story of an alternative Robin Hood, a rebel in the deep forests of Wales in 1093. Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood. Lawhead conjures up an ancient past and holds a mirror to contemporary realities. Steeped in Celtic mythology and the political intrigue of medieval Britain, Stephen R.

There, in a primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him-for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets, and Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination.

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