Why Everything You Know about Robin Hood Is Wrong

by K.C. Murdarasi

What if everything you ever knew about Robin Hood was wrong? He wasn't a nobleman. He never met Maid Marian. He didn't go on Crusade. And he absolutely did not rob from the rich to give to the poor.

For the first time, the information that medieval historians have about Robin Hood is made available to a popular audience. Why Everything You Know about Robin Hood Is Wrong is an illuminating, entertaining and really quite sarcastic trip through what we actually do know about one of England's most famous heroes.

Meet the many candidates to be 'the real Robin Hood'

Eustace, monk-turned-pirate
Hereward, landowner-turned-bandit
Fulk, noble-turned-outlaw

and discover why none of them actually was.

Find out how Maid Marian came over from France and how she was, ahem, intimately connected with Friar Tuck.

And learn out more than you ever wanted to know about medieval hoods.

90 pages, Paperback

Published November 21, 2018

About the author

Born in Glasgow, Karen Murdarasi spent a number of years in England before returning to Scotland to study. She earned a first in Ancient History from the University of St Andrews and then studied Theology as preparation for becoming a missionary.

She served as missionary in various parts of Albania for four years. Her first novel, Leda, is informed by her experiences in Albania.

Karen has been writing professionally since 2007, and combines it with her 'day job' as an Albanian interpreter. She loves Interrailing and hanging out with her pet budgies.

Reviews

[Blair Hodgkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brief but effective introduction to critical thinking about the Robin Hood legend.

[Lynne Bradey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book. Clearly well researched, humorous and easy to follow.