1201 and as King John sits upon the English throne, the lord high Sheriff of Nottingham, Phillip De Nicholay, is looking at his life in ruins...The Nottingham treasury is empty, a year's taxes gone and all because of his misplaced trust. Worse still is that his hopes of marrying the Lady Marion have also vanished. If Phillip is to stand any chance of following his heart, he needs to get the money back...
But how...
Salvation comes from an unusual source and Phillip begins a dangerous quest into the clutches of Sherwood Forest and its notorious outlaw dwellers to enlist their help. This is a journey that will see Phillip confront danger from other outlaws as well as within his closest circle of friends. It will ultimately see Phillip embark on an adventure that will be the making of a legend... The making of the man they will come to call Robin Hood.
England 1201 in the reign of King John and someone is looking for the truth about Robin Hood...
Scribe Alan-a-Dale ventures into Sherwood Forest. As a storyteller he knows one man's laments are another's inspiration. Caught in a storm he finds Little John and Will Scarlet in their shelter. Seeking refuge he joins them and finds that John is eager to tell a tale, just not the one that Alan was bargaining for...
Entertaining in the Great Hall of Nottingham castle, Alan-a-Dale and his songs and stories bring warmth to a cold castle night. Stories of passion and adventure that give the Lord High Sheriff, Phillip De Nicholay, cause to reflect... And share a secret with Alan...
England 1201 in the reign of King John. Nottingham and the shire are caught in the grip of famine - the rains have come and the crops have failed. Starvation and death have taken hold.
Worse still, war with France looms and Phillips attempts to save the people have attracted the attention of old enemies - enemies who are intent on exacting a high price for previous losses.
Forced to confront the truth of the situation, Phillip ventures into the one place where he may find the help he needs - Sherwood Forest.
Phillip will face his enemies in a fight that will cost him that which is closest to his heart.
England 1202 in the reign of King John, and the monarch has plans for both the Sheriff of Nottingham, Phillip De Nicholay, and the man they call Robin Hood. Phillip has no choice but obey and with the power to grant a pardon and freedom to the legendary outlaw, he must embark on a mission that will see him work with outlaws for the freedom of the Queen of England.
In Normandy confrontation awaits as well as the truth of a complex relationship that is laid bare for all to see, but this is a truth will lead to a path of destruction and that will see a legend re-born...
