Outlaw

By Angus Donald

Book Overview

In the tradition of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane, Outlaw is a rousing historical novel that mixes legend with fact to bring to life the time, the lives and the struggles of late 12th century England. As the Henry II struggles with his rebelious children and the conflict between the Saxon nobility and the Norman conquerors continues on as bloody as ever, there is a figure that has remained firmly fixed in the imagation of generations - Robin Hood, an outlaw and a renegade nobility determined to bring down the men who took his land, his family, and his position. When he's caught stealing, young Alan Dale is forced to leave his family and go to live with a notorious band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest. Their leader is the infamous Robin Hood. A tough, bloodthirsty warrior, Robin is more feared than any man in the county. And he becomes a mentor for Alan; with his fellow outlaws, Robin teaches Alan how to fight - and how to win. But Robin is a ruthless man - and although he is Alan's protector, if Alan displeases him, he could also just as easily become his murderer...From bloody battles to riotous feast days to marauding packs of wolves, Outlaw is a gripping, action-packed historical thriller that delves deep into the fascinating legend of Robin Hood.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312678363
• ISBN13: 9780312678364
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

"Outlaw"

What I thought of this novel can best be expressed with a question. When will I be able to buy "Holy Warrior" without having to catch a plane to London? I have been waiting a long time.

Absolute thrill-ride!

A friend of mine gave me this book to read, and once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! It is an intelligent, well written, action-packed piece of historical fiction that depicts a time when the church ruled the land, and the man most skilled with the blade could obtain nearly anything he wanted. On the cover of this book there is a sticker that states "As good as Conn Iggulden or your money back." Well, I believe Angus Donald is BETTER than Conn Iggulden - this book is excellent.

excellent

This is a 'dont put down until your finished' book. I enjoy Bernard Cornwall and this book is in the same league. Well written and researched. Definetly worth a read. In fact I've kept my copy to remind me to buy the sequel when it comes out next year!