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A knight sworn to keep a family secret.
A king who seeks revenge.
A daring plan to save one life...or condemn many
England 1216AD. Sir Robert Fitzwilliam faithfully serves the English crown, but when the outlaw Allan a Dale, a childhood friend, is captured and thrown in the sheriff's dungeons beneath Nottingham Castle, trouble is certain to follow.
Allan's days are numbered. Nothing would please King John more than to see an old nemesis hanged. Nothing except watching Robert's estranged father, Robin, dangling dead from a rope beside him.
When his father joins forces with the Hood gang to rescue Allan, enlisting the aid of friends and even the girl he loves, Robert must decide where his loyalties lie.
TALES OF ROBIN HOOD
Before there was Robin Hood, there was Allan of the Hood. You know their story - in Sherwood Forest, they rob from the rich and give to the poor. Rogue is a retelling of the origins of the Robin Hood legend set during a time of rebellion and invasion near the end of King John’s reign. It’s a thrilling adventure of loyalty, love, sacrifice, spies, and intrigue.
A king who seeks revenge.
A daring plan to save one life...or condemn many
England 1216AD. Sir Robert Fitzwilliam faithfully serves the English crown, but when the outlaw Allan a Dale, a childhood friend, is captured and thrown in the sheriff's dungeons beneath Nottingham Castle, trouble is certain to follow.
Allan's days are numbered. Nothing would please King John more than to see an old nemesis hanged. Nothing except watching Robert's estranged father, Robin, dangling dead from a rope beside him.
When his father joins forces with the Hood gang to rescue Allan, enlisting the aid of friends and even the girl he loves, Robert must decide where his loyalties lie.
TALES OF ROBIN HOOD
Before there was Robin Hood, there was Allan of the Hood. You know their story - in Sherwood Forest, they rob from the rich and give to the poor. Rogue is a retelling of the origins of the Robin Hood legend set during a time of rebellion and invasion near the end of King John’s reign. It’s a thrilling adventure of loyalty, love, sacrifice, spies, and intrigue.
372 pages, Paperback
Published July 17, 2023
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Charlene Newcomb
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Charlene Newcomb, aka Char, writes historical fiction and science fiction. Her award-winning Battle Scars trilogy is set in the 12th century during the reign of Richard the Lionheart. Her writing roots are in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (aka Legends) where she published 10 short stories in the Star Wars Adventure Journal. She published the scifi/space opera Echoes of the Storm in 2020, and returns to medieval times with her latest novel ROGUE in 2023.
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Charlene Newcomb, aka Char, writes historical fiction and science fiction. Her award-winning Battle Scars trilogy is set in the 12th century during the reign of Richard the Lionheart. Her writing roots are in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (aka Legends) where she published 10 short stories in the Star Wars Adventure Journal. She published the scifi/space opera Echoes of the Storm in 2020, and returns to medieval times with her latest novel ROGUE in 2023.
Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CharleneNewco...
and Bluesky:
https://charnewcomb.bsky.social/
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August 10, 2023
Not what I expected. I was looking for a Robin Hood adaptation, but this wasn’t really it. Yes, there’s a character called Robin, but he’s hardly the outlaw we all know and love. Instead, he’s a medieval knight, once King Richard’s man, and married to someone called Marian, who we barely meet.
Their son, Robert, however, is a little more fleshed out, but I feel like I needed to read a prequel to this book first as there is so much that is only alluded to, yet never fully explained.
Although well written and researched, this didn’t really engage me as much as I’d hoped it would.
Their son, Robert, however, is a little more fleshed out, but I feel like I needed to read a prequel to this book first as there is so much that is only alluded to, yet never fully explained.
Although well written and researched, this didn’t really engage me as much as I’d hoped it would.
July 13, 2024
4.5 stars.. an older Robin Hood, and his sons dealing with the threat of King John
September 6, 2023
Rogue carves new inroads into Sherwood Forrest with a different Robin Hood story.
A young knight, Sir Robert, is trying to make his mark in the world. He was born of humble origins, and as he was a boy during King Richard's reign, he didn't have the opportunity to distinguish himself during the Crusades. Through dedicated training and an innate skill, he has managed to earn his spurs and now serves the Sheriff of Nottingham. But he has a secret that the sherif must never uncover. His long-absent father is Robin (Hood), a trusted knight of the late King Richard and a threat to King John.
Robert has a complicated relationship with his father. He hasn't forgiven him for the years of absence, when he didn't even know who his father was, and he and his mother had to fend for themselves. And yet he can't turn his back on the man. But when his father's closest friend, Alan a Dale, the leader of the band of outlaws known as the Hood, is captured by the sheriff, Robert's loyalties are tested and his very life is at risk should the sheriff discover his familial connections.
I loved Rogue especially since the author is not afraid to improvise and give us a new take on the Robin Hood tale. Robert is a character we can all understand—he’s at the crossroads between family duty and his own ambitions. The relationship with his father is expertly drawn, and the choices that he had to make drew him further into danger. And there is a lovely romance between Robert and Joanna (Much the Miller’s daughter) that further raises the stakes. Joanna is a fabulous character—she’s smart and plucky and has fathoms of courage.
Rogue has everything that I have come to expect from the author--a tightly plotted, page-turning story that takes us back to the politically fraught 13th century. Sherwood Forest comes alive under Newcomb's quill. Highly recommended.
A young knight, Sir Robert, is trying to make his mark in the world. He was born of humble origins, and as he was a boy during King Richard's reign, he didn't have the opportunity to distinguish himself during the Crusades. Through dedicated training and an innate skill, he has managed to earn his spurs and now serves the Sheriff of Nottingham. But he has a secret that the sherif must never uncover. His long-absent father is Robin (Hood), a trusted knight of the late King Richard and a threat to King John.
Robert has a complicated relationship with his father. He hasn't forgiven him for the years of absence, when he didn't even know who his father was, and he and his mother had to fend for themselves. And yet he can't turn his back on the man. But when his father's closest friend, Alan a Dale, the leader of the band of outlaws known as the Hood, is captured by the sheriff, Robert's loyalties are tested and his very life is at risk should the sheriff discover his familial connections.
I loved Rogue especially since the author is not afraid to improvise and give us a new take on the Robin Hood tale. Robert is a character we can all understand—he’s at the crossroads between family duty and his own ambitions. The relationship with his father is expertly drawn, and the choices that he had to make drew him further into danger. And there is a lovely romance between Robert and Joanna (Much the Miller’s daughter) that further raises the stakes. Joanna is a fabulous character—she’s smart and plucky and has fathoms of courage.
Rogue has everything that I have come to expect from the author--a tightly plotted, page-turning story that takes us back to the politically fraught 13th century. Sherwood Forest comes alive under Newcomb's quill. Highly recommended.
September 2, 2025
With a middle-aged Robin who has a troubled relationship with his eldest son, “Rogue” has a very different and entertaining take on a familiar legend. Although set in medieval times, it feels relevant to today’s reality. The characters are true to their time and still likeable and relatable. Readers of Ms. Newcomb’s “Battle Scars” series will be glad to encounter some of the characters again, but you don’t need to have read her prior novels to understand this story and enjoy it. I look forward to what Ms. Newcomb has next. Highly recommended.
August 5, 2023
Great adventure tale set in the same world as the author's Battle Scars series. This one focuses on Robin and his eldest son plus the Miller's family. I especially liked the character of Joanna. I do think this book is best enjoyed if you have read the Battle Scar series, which I also loved. Looking forward to the next book.
February 13, 2024
We are proud to announce that ROGUE (Tales of Robin Hood, #1) by Charlene Newcomb has been honored with the B.R.A.G. Medallion (Book Readers Appreciation Group). It now joins the very select award-winning, reader-recommended books at indieBRAG.
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