The Forest Queen

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Author: Cornwell, BetsyTitle: The Forest QueenBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 304Release Date: 2018-08-07Details: From a New York Times bestselling author, a fresh, female-cente red take on the Robin Hood legend in which a young noblewoman, like the legendary hero, becomes an outlaw fighting for social justice. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Sarah J. Maas.When sixteen-year-old Silvie’s brother takes over management of their family’s vast estates, Silvie feels powerless to stop his abuse of the local commoners.Her dearest friend asks her to run away to the woods with him, and soon a host of other villagers join them. Together, they form their own community and fight to right the wrongs perpetrated by the king and his noblemen.Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings or anyone who loves a strong female lead, this gorgeously written take on the Robin Hood tale goes beyond the original’s focus on economic justice to explore love, gender, the healing power of nature, and what it means to be a family.EAN: 9780544888197Package Dimensions: Height: 8.75 Inches, Length: 5.75 Inches, Weight: 0.9 Pounds, Width: 1 InchesLanguages: en Show more