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The Passionate Brood

A Novel of Richard the Lionheart and the Man Who Became Robin Hood

Margaret Campbell Barnes

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 October 2010
From NYT bestselling Barnes, a spirited retelling of King Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade

A Spirited Retelling of King Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade

In this compelling novel of love, loyalty, and lost chances, Margaret Campbell Barnes gives readers a new perspective on Richard the Lionheart's triumphs and tragedies. Drawing on folklore, Barnes explores what might have happened if King Richard's foster brother were none other than Robin Hood, a legendary figure more vibrant than most in authentic history. Thick as thieves as Richard builds a kingdom and marshals a crusade, the two clash when Robin Hood so provokes the king's white hot temper that Richard banishes him. The Passionate Brood is a tale of a man driven to win back the Holy Land, beset by the guilt of casting out his childhood friend, and shouldering the burden of being the lionhearted leader of the Plantagenets.
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Imprint:   Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 38mm
Weight:   431g
ISBN:   9781402242052
ISBN 10:   1402242050
Pages:   368
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Contents Part I: Oxford 1 Part II: Navarre 51 Part III: Dover 83 Part IV: Messina 119 Part V: Cyprus 151 Part VI: The Holy Land 179 Part VII: Rome 243 Part VIII: Guildford 259 Part IX: Chalus 309 Reading Group Guide 349 About the Author 351

Reviews for The Passionate Brood: A Novel of Richard the Lionheart and the Man Who Became Robin Hood

This book holds true to the genre with jousting, warring, and using women as pawns to power. - Palmer's Picks for Reading I loved that the author has mixed history with folklore. Brilliant and rich in detail. - Anna's Book Blog The author has taken a story that has been retold many times and made it seem fresh and appealing to a new generation. - Debbie's Book Bag I enjoyed the depth of the writing... a fine romantic, historical fiction. - Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf A wonderful example of Margaret Campbell Barnes' writing. - BookLoons.com Well-written with many details, depth and history. - My Book Addiction and More All of these characters, fictional or otherwise, tell the story of the young Plantagenets, their success and failures, their triumphs and tragedies. This is another great novel by Margaret Campbell Barnes and one that I enjoyed immensely. - Celtic Lady's Reviews Timeless... The writing style is very easy and fluid and I found myself quite lost in time. - Broken Teepee I really enjoyed how Barnes worked the legend of Robin Hood realistically into Richard's reign. It all made sense and flowed completely naturally from both Richard and Robin's characters. - Devourer of Books Campbell Barnes stays true to the era, 1189-1199, and gives the reader a real sense of history and the times the characters are living in. - She Read a Book Barnes' writing style is smooth which makes for a quick read. - Passages to the Past A rollicking good read. - Historical Tapstery A brilliant work of historical fiction... a thrilling and fast paced novel, which brings together history with folklore to create an exceptional book. - Rundpinne Barnes' research is in-depth and factually accurate and very relevant. The fictional elements are weaved throughout her story very carefully. - Luxury Reading


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