Will in Scarlet

By Matthew Cody

A young heir flees treason into Sherwood Forest, joining bandits to forge a legendary hero.

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272 pages· 66,970 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Thirteen-year-old Will Shackley, heir to Shackley House, is thrust into peril when treasonous winds sweep England during King Richard's absence. Forced to flee his home, Will finds refuge in Sherwood Forest, where he encounters a band of notorious outlaws. As he navigates this dangerous new world, Will's unlikely alliance with a drunken rogue named Rob sets the stage for the rise of a legendary figure. Can Will help transform this ragtag group into a force to be reckoned with, or will the treacherous power struggles of the realm consume them all?

From the publisher

This reimagining of the Robin Hood legend tells the story of the young boy behind the bandit hero’s rise to fame. Will Shackley is the son of a lord, and though just thirteen, he’s led a charmed, protected life and is the heir to Shackley House, while his father is away on the Third Crusade with King Richard the Lionheart. But with King Richard’s absence, the winds of treason are blowing across England, and soon Shackley House becomes caught up in a dangerous power struggle that drives Will out of the only home he’s ever known. Alone, he flees into the dangerous Sherwood Forest, where he joins an elusive gang of bandits readers will immediately recognize. How Will helps a drunkard named Rob become one of the most feared and revered criminals in history is a swashbuckling ride perfect for anyone who loves heroes, villains, and adventure.

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