Robin Hood, wanted for the fatal poisoning of Lord William Randal, secretly visits Nottingham to find out what the Sheriff’s wife knows about the charge. When he is apprehended and thrown into the dungeons of Nottingham Castle, his friends are spurred to action.
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Alan a Dale, whom Lord William had befriended, vows to find the murderer. Alan and his wife Ellen interrogate Lord William’s family and his fiancé, but their search leads them to suspect one of William’s servants, missing since the day of the murder. However, the motives and family secrets may go much deeper: Alan and Ellen learn of a rumored ancient Crusaders’ treasure supposed to be in the family’s possession, which may have been the motive of an earlier murder.
On another front, Countess Lydia is rebuffed when she tries to intervene with Sir Guy of Gisbourne to give Robin a fair and public trial, and with Maid Marion, takes the dangerous road to London to see the king, pursued by Gisbourne’s guards. Meanwhile, Robin’s men arrive in Nottingham in disguise, watching for an opportunity to free him, while Robin himself must decide whether to trust Gisbourne’s enigmatic clerk Friar Bungay, who offers freedom—at a price.
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An avid pickleball player, I liked his knowledge of the game and use of the courts in the mystery. He also does a good job of incorporating the customs and local characters in Maui. Mark keeps getting deeper in trouble and must fight for his life on many fronts and ensure his wife’s safety.
I like Mark and Sophie. Lots of action. I was critical of the number of times a wife would let her husband play his sport while on vacation with her. I would not like it. I do like this author and have read many of his books.
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