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Heart of Sherwood

By: Edale Lane
Narrated by: Jennifer Lewis
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Winner of Rainbow Awards Best Historical Lesbian Romance, 2018-2019!
What if Robin Hood was real, only the heroic outlaw had been a woman?

Robyn lost everything: her home, her family, and her freedom. Branded as an outlaw by the Sheriff, she reinvents herself by joining Little John and his band in the guise of a boy, soon becoming their leader. But she misses the woman she loves, her best friend Marian.

Marian is distraught over the news concerning Robyn, and wishes to leave court for Nottingham to find her. Queen Eleanor sends her back as a spy to check up on Prince John, Sir Guy, and the greedy sheriff, while she tries to raise money for King Richard’s ransom. Soon Marian forges an alliance with Robyn to foil a traitorous plot, discovering her feelings run much deeper than friendship.

Can Robyn win Marian’s love, help the poor of Nottingham, save the king, and defeat the sheriff, or will his merciless sword strike her down?

From award-winning and best-selling author, Edale Lane

Relive this classic tale from a new perspective in Heart of Sherwood!

©2018, 2019 Melodie Romeo (P)2023 Melodie Romeo Action & Adventure Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Royalty King

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This is the best Robin Hood story ever! 💖
I have been a fan of Robin Hood since childhood and this is the best and most plausible story that I have ever had the pleasure of reading or listening to. With its beautiful delicate romance with Maid Marion, it will make your heart swell. The writing was fantastic and I felt I was there living the fable. Add to this the fantastic narration and you have an absolute winner. 🎖🎖🎖
Pure joy to listen to.
I loved it and recommend you gIve it a try too. 👍

ROBIN HOOD ROCKS. 😎

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I really enjoyed “Heart of Sherwood”. This is a very straightforward telling of the Robin Hood legend, except Lane changes Robin Hood’s gender. This added greatly to the story and I loved the fact that Maid Marian became a strong character in her own right. Overall, this book is more historical/political than romance. I found all the historical facts fascinating, despite the sprinkling of anachronisms throughout. The writing is very good but overly detailed in places. I thought the romance between Robyn and Marian was a bit rushed but loved the LGBTQI representation. “Heart of Sherwood” is well worth a listen and I leaned a lot about the time off King Richard. Jennifer Lewis does a great job with the narration despite the odd pronunciation here and there!

A pleasing twist on a well know tale!

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I really enjoyed this novel. However I wish the love story was drawn out.

Enjoyable retelling of the legend of Robin Hood

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We all know the basics story of Robin Hood. The fact that Robin is a woman doesn't change the story except gives it a new twist and is used to explain why Robin's story isn't in the written chronical. I enjoyed the character interactions and their development. The narrator has a pleasant voice and I look forward to listening to other stories read by her.

Refreshing retelling. Enjoyed listening.

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The narration is a treat!
I love when a story grabs me and the story of Robyn Hood was always one of my favorites as a kid.
Robyn Hood as a woman is all the more a treat for lesbian fiction lovers.
It's as exciting as you'd expect from a Robyn Hood story with Lady Marian and all of King Richard's faithful who join Marian and Robyn in their fight for his release.
However, the narration really made the whole thing a treat.
Every mood, every emotion was rendered really beautifully.
The tenderness that Robyn and Marian feel for each other as well.
This book does not thrive on detailed love scenes, but on the deep and true love between these two lovers.
I was rooting for them, even though i knew somehow how it's going to turn out. Nevertheless, it grabbed me.
The political intrigues were interesting and the resolution at the end of Robyn and Marian's situation made my romantic heart very happy!

My favorite „Robyn Hood“ Story!

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Not my usual genre but I am so glad I received a copy of this wonderful audiobook. It was an absorbing and entertaining listen from start to finish. I loved the characters and the gentle humour. I even loved the history lesson. Kept me hooked from start to finish and all beautifully narrated by Jennifer Lewis. The many voices she used for the characters is amazing. For those who like heat in their Sapphic fiction, please note that this story is entirely fade to black which also suited me perfectly.

A wonderful listen!

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3.5 - an enjoyable sapphic retelling of Robinhood

I enjoyed this one - it was sweet and gratified my desire to see all my childhood fairytales in a queer light. The writing was solid and adhered well to the atmosphere and time period. Where the story fell short for me was in the insane excess of detail that served to detrimentally lengthen the entire story (which wasn't quite deep enough to merit such length).

Still, a fun and well-narrated listen that I would absolutely recommend for those who like their queer fairytale twists and HEAs ❤️

*I received a free review copy from narrator Jennifer Lewis in exchange for an honest review*

A fun listen!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Robyn and her band full of compassion in opposition to the greed of the sheriff. Full of excellent details and interactions.

Cannot praise the narration enough. Every note hit, a pleasure to listen to.

Such a fun take, detailed and very enjoyable

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I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I have a brilliant take on an old legend really enjoyed every moment of the story telling now added to my favourites list give it a chance you won't be disappointed

so glad

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This was an excellent reinvention of the often retold story of Robin Hood. It was well read and I had no trouble accepting a female Robyn with the relatively slight twisting this tale.

I look forward to more of Lane’s books coming to Audible.

A believable twist on the original

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