Nottingham by Nathan Makaryk

This story feels closer to the truth than other retellings of the legend of Robin Hood. It is told through the eyes of noblemen and women, common folk and all those others in between. The good people of Nottinghamshire are fed up with being taxed while their king is off fighting the Holy Wars in the Middle East. They have no real law, no hopes for better conditions and little faith in those who have been left to sort things out. What starts out as a way to help the common folk spirals out of control and it will pit faithful subjects of the king against those who want the crown and those who just want change. The author has tried to put a human face on the superhero image told in legends of the man who would be known as Robin Hood as well as the others who have a stake in the game. Political intrigue, adventure, and superb writing, this historical debut is perfect for any lover of British history, realistic portrayals of myth or a great story of turning the tables on those in authority.