Tuck, Stephen Lawhead
Tuck, Stephen Lawhead
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Tuck

Author: Stephen Lawhead

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/01/2019


Synopsis

The third book in an epic reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. "Pray God our aim is true and each arrow finds its mark." King Raven has brought hope to the oppressed people of Wales--and fear to their Norman overlords. Deceived by the self-serving King William and hunted by the treacherous Abbot Hugo and Sheriff de Glanville, Rhi Bran is forced again to take matters into his own hands as King Raven.Along the way Friar Tuck has been the stalwart supporter of the man behind the legend--bringing Rhi Bran much-needed guidance, wit, and faithful companionship. Aided by Tuck and his small but determined band of forest-dwelling outlaws, Rhi Bran ignites a rebellion that spreads through the Welsh valleys, forcing the wily monarch to marshal his army and march against little Elfael. This epic trilogy dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood as Stephen R. Lawhead conjures an ancient past while holding a mirror to contemporary realities. Filled with unforgettable characters, breathtaking suspense, and rousing battle scenes, Stephen R. Lawhead's masterful retelling of the Robin Hood legend reaches its stunning conclusion in Tuck. Epic historical fantasy that reimagines the Robin Hood legend in medieval WalesPart of the King Raven Trilogy:Book One: HoodBook Two: ScarletBook Three: TuckBook length: 111,000 wordsIncludes author’s note: The High Cost of Heaven

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anthony

Definitely the best book of the trilogy. I admit the trilogy was a bit hard to read at times, I am not a complete fan of Lawhead's writing style, like Ken Follett, it can be a bit long winded at times and get to be dry reading, but the story itself, the meat of it, the research and history infused in......more

Goodreads review by Werner

With this volume, Lawhead brings his King Raven trilogy to a rousing conclusion! The general comments I made on the first two books apply here, too; but the emotional impact of this book nudged it into five-star territory. This is outstanding fiction of its type --a worthy capstone to a thoroughly e......more

Goodreads review by Vanna

I have to say, this is one of the most fantastic, well written books I have ever read! I've liked the rest of the series, but this book did a really great job of concluding it. I was quite fascinated at all the history behind it, and I think Lawhead researched the time period extremely well. As I wa......more