The Duchess and the Legend of Robin Hood

By Suzanne Cruz Garcia

The tale of Robin Hood, a celebrated legend, arguably an outlaw and rapscallion, is eminently familiar. According to folklore, he possessed unmatched prowess as an archer and was equally proficient with swords. Nevertheless, his bravery during his escapades was legendary.

            While some narratives may conflict, it is likely that they universally originated from a credible source. Was it feasible that he was a Knight who, having witnessed corruption within the institution he was serving, took a stand for the populace? Alternatively, was it plausible that he was a Lord, born into nobility, who exhibited a genuine concern for his subjects? To be sure, he was a thief, but nevertheless, he had compassion for his constituents and was an opponent of tyranny.

            Conversely, is it conceivable that the history which surrounded Hood had been altered for his own embellishment, in order to confer upon himself the role of the hero, the faultless, the benevolent? Is it plausible, then, that the Sheriff he confronted was in fact the one opposing him, instead of the opposite? Could it be that he was, in fact, a ruthless oppressor who sought to punish anyone who dared to oppose him?

            Undoubtedly, we may never acquire a satisfactory conclusiveness as to whether he actually existed. Nonetheless, his legend continues to appeal to us in multifarious manners. Perhaps the ultimate purpose of this tale is to impart upon us a moral lesson, as is the purpose of every legend, fable, and myth. What other explanation could there be?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Suzanne Cruz Garcia
• Release date: Feb 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224516131

Suzanne Cruz Garcia

Suzanne Cruz Garcia is a writer at heart, having expressed her passion for writing since early childhood, through school plays, poems, scripts, and now a book. Her aspiration to become an accomplished writer has been the focus of her life, through her enrollment in the military, marriage, and motherhood, though her love for writing has never faltered. Her dedication and motivation have remained steadfast, even having expanded her education and her family. The art of fiction writing has been her passion, with creativity and imagination being the foundation of her writing. She has always been a lover of writing, reading, dreaming, creating, daydreaming, imagining, and art. In addition to writing, Suzanne also indulges in drawing, sketching, and painting. It is her "other" hobbies, and can be seen in her work as she has done her own book cover sketch in "Tokyo Affair" and "Dark Horse". She is currently working on a project, "Legends, Myths, Fables, Tales, Lores, and Conspiracies", which includes writing 13 supernatural and mystical short stories, as well as sketches for each piece. Suzanne has challenged herself to experiment with various genres, exploring science fiction and fiction erotica. Her books, which are available on Amazon, include "Blood Velvet", "Teardrops of Blood", "Dark Horse", "Tokyo Affair", "Creeping Death", "Dark Universe", "Black Lace", "Her Encounters with the Elusive Big Foot", "The Duchess and the Legend of Robin Hood", "Garden of Love", and "Curse of the Blue Moon". She is currently working on a new edition of her book collection, as well as her latest project, "My Evolution in Poetry Writing".

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The Duchess and the Legend of Robin Hood

Suzanne Cruz Garcia

Published by Suzanne Cruz Garcia, 2024.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

THE DUCHESS AND THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD

First edition. February 12, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Suzanne Cruz Garcia.

Written by Suzanne Cruz Garcia.

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She slit Marian’s throat . A thud was heard on the floor and that was the end for the lady.

A year later...

Robin had entered matrimonial vows with a lady who goes by the name of Malin. They were blessed with a son christened Adi and a daughter named Janie. However, Robin was not privileged to have entered into marriage of his own volition, after the grievous loss of his beloved Marian. He was impelled to make the decision by an ultimatum proposed by his father, that left him with no choice but to marry the lady chosen for him.

John hugged the children.

Oh, lady Loxley always working late Lydia said.

No, just checking everything Malin said as she was looking at the papers.

Lydia, the children’s maid, took the children