Blending rich historical detail with adventure, intrigue, and the enduring legend of England’s most famous outlaw, this novel brings new depth to the familiar tale of loyalty, justice, and rebellion. I am delighted to be hosting Rogues & Kings on the blog today and to share more about this exciting reimagining of the Robin Hood legend.
✓ Set in 1216 during England’s brutal civil war under King John
✓ A gripping Robin Hood retelling filled with secrets and hidden identities
✓ Robin Hood lives in exile while his son serves as a squire inside the
royal court✓ A dangerous game of loyalty, espionage, and survival
✓ Outlaws of the Hood return to help when treachery threatens everything
✓ A powerful coming-of-age story set against war and rebellion
✓ Perfect for readers who love historical adventure, legend, and intrigue
✓ A sweeping tale of courage, betrayal, and the making of legends
Check out the blurb:
Silence is the only shield.
The year is 1216 and civil war rages in England. King John ravages the countryside against rebellious barons and a French invasion. Unbeknownst to him, his newest squire, Richard, is in fact the son of a man the king would hang without a second thought. A man the common folk call Robin Hood.
For years, Robin has lived as a knight in exile. But when his son is ensnared in the treachery of the royal court, Robin is forced out of the shadows, aided by his outlaw friends in the Hood.
There is no question for Richard where his loyalties lie but it’s more than his own life at risk. He has the trust of a dangerous king. Can he serve the Hood better from within John’s inner circle, or will schemes against the crown unravel?
Rob from the rich, give to the poor takes on a whole new meaning.
Rogues & Kings is a sweeping tale of courage and betrayal in a kingdom on the edge of ruin, of a boy coming of age in the midst of war, and of legends being born.
Excerpt
Allan gave Robin a crooked smile. “Would serve John right if we stole the treasury from right under his nose.”
Robin butted him with a clenched fist.
“Which of course you said don’t even think,” Allan added, rubbing his arm.
“Too dangerous,” Little John agreed as he cracked the first of five eggs into water boiling in the pot over the fire.
A gleam lit Allan’s eyes. “They’ll be putting more coin in the coffers on the morrow.” He tapped the coin pouch hanging from his belt. There was not a clink to be heard. “All those vassals paying their due at the feast.”
Little John smiled mischievously. “Guess he’ll get no coin from you.”
Allan lifted his flagon to that truth.
“Let me make sure you’re nowhere near my son,” Robin teased. He finished his bread in one bite.
“I hate to tell you, but Richard doesn’t need me at hand to nudge him on. Hood’s in his blood,” Allan said.
Robin grabbed the flagon from him and took a long slow draw of the watered wine. How would he ever tell Marian both his sons were Hood?
“Marian…” Henry lowered his head as if he’d heard Robin’s thoughts. He scrubbed his hands over his eyes, and then turned to Robin. “She’s in Lincoln.”
Robin choked, spewing his drink and dampening his friends. “What?” He could feel blood rushing from his face.
“Marian’s come to attend Little John’s daughter,” Henry said. “I told her about Richard. She knows our ruse, and helped me convince Lady Nichola to ask the king about retaining Richard’s service.” He chuckled. “She isn’t ready to draw and quarter you yet.”
Robin threw up his hands. “I won’t deny she has every reason to do that.” He shared a laugh with his friends but then furrowed his brow. “If there is a god he’s testing me. Richard and Marian beneath the king’s eye. I’d rather face a dozen Saracens than have them there.”
For readers who hunger for richly imagined worlds, shadowed ambitions, and the kind of historical fiction that steals hours from the night, then this book is for you. It is available on AMAZON in Kindle and paperback. You can also read this book with #KindleUnlimited subscription.
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, and published the original novel Echoes of the Storm.
Char returned to medieval times with Rogue and her latest novel Rogues & Kings, both in her Tales of Robin Hood series.
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Thank you every so much for hosting Charlene Newcomb today, sharing an enticing excerpt from her riveting medieval adventure, Rogues & Kings. Love your beautiful banner! It is much appreciated.
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