Robin Hood Books

Robin Hood: Book One 'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman 1224. The north of England has become lawless. Rapacious and corrupt sheriffs are a force of oppression, rather than justice. Robert Hode, a yeoman farmer, is forced to flee into the forests of Yorkshire. His only crime is to defend his home and family against Sir Gui de Gisburne, a brutal and charismatic Yorkshire knight and the sheriff's chief enforcer. Hunted like an animal, Robert falls into the company of Hobbe of Wetherby, the most wanted man in Yorkshire – and the most dangerous. When the sheriff orders Gisburne to kill the outlaws, Robert flees south into Barnsdale. There, he gathers a band of loyal followers around him and makes a new home in the greenwood. The fightback has begun. Robert must become a force for justice and hope. England needs a champion. Robin Hood will be born - and unleash his first arrow. The first book in an enjoyable and engaging series. Recommended for fans of Angus Donald, Bernard Cornwell and Michael Jecks. David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles , Longsword , The White Hawk , Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74 , and many more. ‘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.’ J.A. Ironside 'Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.' Jemahl Evans

Robin Hood: Book Two ‘A fast, engaging read with a likeable scoundrel in the lead role.’ J.A. Ironside, The King’s Knight 1225. Robin Hood is now an outlaw in Sherwood. Tales of his exploits quickly spread. All over northern England, common people sing of the Hooded Man. Robin, already in conflict with the sheriffs and barons, declares war on the church. He leads his followers in raids on foreign clergy, burning storehouses and distributing the grain to the poor. Outraged by these attacks on the church, King Henry appeals to the Vatican for aid. The Pope dispatches Odo de Sablé, a ruthless papal inquisitor, to condemn the outlaws as heretics. Civil war erupts as Robin leads the free men of Yorkshire against the inquisitor and his deadly allies, the Knights Hospitaller. When even former enemies rally to his side, Robin is able to challenge Odo and his army of mercenaries to a final pitched battle. Can Robin defy the wrath of God? Recommended for fans of Angus Donald, Bernard Cornwell and Michael Jecks. David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles , Longsword , The White Hawk , Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74 , and many more. “Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.” Richard Foreman ‘Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.’ Jemahl Evans

Robin Hood: Book Three 'Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.' Jemahl Evans, Becket: Warrior 1242 King Henry of England is at war with his rival, the King of France. The armies are poised to do battle at Taillebourg. 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. 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. 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. England will arise. David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles , Longsword , The White Hawk , Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74 , and many more. ‘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.’ J.A. Ironside 'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman

"Robin Hood in Barnsdale stood..." England, 1224 AD. The north of the country is wild and lawless, plagued by bands of outlaws and robbers and broken men. There is little justice and less order, and the King's officers struggle to impose their royal master's law. This is the setting for the story of Robert Hood, a yeoman farmer and petty thief, forced to flee into the forests of Yorkshire after defending his home and family against the malice of Sir Gui de Gisburne. Hunted like an animal through the woods, he falls into the company of Hobbe of Wetherby, a notorious murderer and the most wanted felon in the north. Robert must rely on his all his courage and skill to survive and avoid ending as crowbait on the gallows. Mingling fact with fiction, and drawing heavily on surviving contemporary records, this is a tough and unsqueamish tale and like no other version of the ancient legend. Robin Hood: Thief of Barnsdale is a compilation of the first three parts of David Pilling’s Robin Hood series, including Book One, Two (The Wrath of God) and Three (The Hooded Man). All of these are also currently available separately on Kindle.

Robin Hood: Book Four 'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman 1242. The rebellion is over. Robin Hood and his followers have escaped to Sherwood, but not for long. King Henry is determined to end the Hooded Man once and for all. Robin is captured and brought before the king. In exchange for his life, he agrees to hunt down a pirate named Robert Marsh, also known as the Night Hawk. To ensure Robin's loyalty, his son Thomas is held in the Tower of London. Meanwhile, Robin is sent to Cornwall with a small army to flush out the pirates. There he encounters his most formidable enemy yet. The Night Hawk, said to possess unearthly powers, inflicts one defeat after another on Robin and his men. The Hooded Man faces his greatest challenge. Can he defeat his enemy and earn his freedom? David Pilling is the author of fictional and non-fictional works, including Leader of Battles , Longsword , The White Hawk , Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians 1265-74 , and many more. ‘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.’ J.A. Ironside 'Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.' Jemahl Evans