The Forest Lovers

The Forest Lovers is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett, first published in 1898. Set in medieval England, the story follows the lives of two young lovers, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, as they navigate the dangers of the forest and the political turmoil of the time.Robin Hood, a skilled archer and outlaw, lives in the forest with his band of followers. Maid Marian, a noblewoman, is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in the forest after her father is accused of treason. The two meet and fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the machinations of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.As Robin and Marian struggle to stay together, they become embroiled in a larger conflict between the Saxons and the Normans, with Robin leading a rebellion against the oppressive rule of the Normans. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and justice, as well as the beauty and danger of the forest.Hewlett's writing style is rich and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the forest and its inhabitants. The Forest Lovers is considered a classic of historical fiction and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, television, and literature.Prosper le Gai--all Morgraunt before him--rose from his bed before the Countess had turned in hers; and long before the Abbot could get alone with Dom Galors he was sighing for his breakfast. He had, indeed, seen the dawn come in, caught the first shiver of the trees, the first tentative chirp of the birds, watched the slow filling of the shadowy pools and creeks with the grey tide of light. From brake to brake he struggled, out of the shade into the dark, thence into what seemed a broad lake of daylight. He met no living thing; or ever the sun kissed the tree-tops he was hungry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.