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<p><b>Robin Hood: Book Three</b><p><b>'Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.' Jemahl Evans, <i>Becket: Warrior</i></b><p>1242<p>King Henry of England is at war with his rival, the King of France. The armies are poised to do battle at Taillebourg.<p>Robin Hood is now serving in the English army as a captain of archers. Forced to leave England, he has spent fourteen years as a mercenary in France. <p>The English are defeated in a bloody battle. After helping the king to escape, Robin is pardoned and allowed to travel home. He returns to find that he has become a legend. Tales of the Hooded Man have inspired other men to take up the fight against tyranny.<p>Most of Robin's followers are dead or scattered. Those who survive are leading quiet lives. Driven by his faith and a desire to strike one last blow against injustice, Robin attempts to rally them. He arranges a final stand in Sherwood, to light the fire of a rebellion that will drive the Norman oppressors into the sea.<p>England will arise.<p><b>David Pilling</b> is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including <i>Leader of Battles</i>, <i>Longsword</i>, <i>The White Hawk</i>, <i>Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74</i>, and many more.<p>'A swift medieval adventure that will transport the reader to fastnesses of the great royal forests as if the king's men are giving chase.' <b>J.A. Ironside</b><p>'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' <b>Richard Foreman</b>