The Passionate Brood: A Novel of Richard the Lionheart and the Man Who Became Robin Hood
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A Spirited Retelling of King Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade
"Margaret Campbell Barnes has been one of the most reliable of England's historical novelists." —Chicago Tribune
In this compelling novel of love, loyalty, and lost chances, Margaret Campbell Barnes gives readers a new perspective on Richard the Lionheart's triumphs and tragedies. Drawing on folklore, Barnes explores what might have happened if King Richard's foster brother were none other than Robin Hood, a legendary figure more vibrant than most in authentic history. Thick as thieves as Richard builds a kingdom and marshals a crusade, the two clash when Robin Hood so provokes the king's white hot temper that Richard banishes him. The Passionate Brood is a tale of a man driven to win back the Holy Land, beset by the guilt of casting out his childhood friend, and shouldering the burden of being the lionhearted leader of the Plantagenets.
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"Barnes vividly depicts Anne's hopes and fears in an age where royal marriages were brokered like a cattle fair, and beheading could befall even a Queen." —Publishers Weekly on Brief Gaudy Hour
"Rich in detail and flows beautifully, letting readers escape into Anne's court and country life. It is a must read for those who love exploring the dynamic relationships of Henry VIII and his wives."—Historical Novels Review on My Lady of Cleves
Margaret Campbell Barnes
New York Times bestseller Margaret Campbell Barnes, now deceased, wrote several historical novels, including Brief Gaudy Hour, My Lady of Cleves, King’s Fool, The Tudor Rose, Within the Hollow Crown, With All My Heart, Isabel the Fair, The King’s Bed, Lady on the Coin, and Mary of Carisbrooke. Her novels have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What if Robin Hood was King Richard's foster brother? How did the outlaw affect the Richard the Lionheart of history?This is a story about the life of Richard- his quest, his loves, and his eventual kingship. As Richard goes off to fight in the Crusades, he leaves home not as he planned. He also finds 'love' from 3 different women: his sister Johanna, the love of his life Berengaria and Ida who worshipped the groiund he walked on. Each love different in its own way but how does each play out in the tale...The book seems to be how the people who love him influence his decisions both on and off the battlefield; however Robin seems to be talked about more than he is actually present. This is a tale of Richard- not Robin. Overall a interesting historical novel, would reccomend it to fans of English history.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a re-issue of a book originally written in 1945. The book did not feel "old" to me; in fact it felt timeless. The writing style is very easy and fluid and I found myself quite lost in time. The book focuses more on Richard the Lionheart than his foster brother Robin whom this book says becomes the Robin Hood of legend. That is what intrigued me most when I read the synopsis and I was a tad disappointed when there was so little focus on his part of the story. Of course I then googled"The legend of Robin Hood" and found it all to be artistic license.Nonetheless, this was a fascinating book that kept me reading until my poor crossed eyes blurred and I could barely keep them open. I found the relationships, as portrayed within the book, between the various Plantagenets to be what drove the story and they were very well written. In fact I want to find more books by Ms. Campbell Barnes as her writing style is so good.Most of us know the tale of Richard the Lionheart - at least the basics - and I have to admit that this book enlightened me to how much of a cost his passion for war put on his country. He is so lauded for Crusading but he was truly negletful as a King.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Passionate Brood was originally published in 1944 under the name Like Us They Lived. This is a story of Richard the Lionheart, the crusades and much more. But it also asks the question what if Robin Hood of Legend was Richard's foster brother.The Passionate Brood was an interesting and lively story. I was impressed with how easy this book was to read compared to other Historical Fictions. The writing made the reading experience an enjoyable one. I loved that the author has mixed history with folklore. Brilliant and rich in detail. The story plays like a movie in your head. Ms. Barnes has done a smashing job bring the time and characters to life.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Margaret Campbell Barnes writes historical romances, generally about British royalty, and I read every one I could find as a teenager. They have very vivid characters, and a fair amount of historical accuracy. There is little or no sex.This one is about the children of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine: Richard Lionheart, John, etc.