Sherwood Charade [Paperback]

Mimi Riser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 12, 2008

Some are born to greatness. Others have it thrust upon them. Marian Allanson would prefer to avoid it, period. Emotionally scarred, and haunted by nightly dreams of the mythical Robin Hood, Marian is just limping through life till a mysterious quirk of fate tosses her and twelve-year-old street kid Orlando Konstantinos centuries into the past. Now shes on a full-scale run through medieval Sherwood, threatened by the Sheriff of Nottingham, and discovering there may be truth to the myth, after all. A forest phantom appears out of the shadows to rescue her from death, then disappears again, leaving her to a different danger in the form of a forced marriage to Lord Roland of Hunterdon, a man hot enough to melt a maid's skivvies--despite the fact underwear hasn't been invented yet. To make matters worse, when the old sheriff is murdered, Roland steps into the job with plans to kill Robin Hood, unless Marian can stop him. Or will Roland be the one to die? With the questions striking deeper than Robin's arrows, and a sudden uncertainty as to who's the villain and who's the hero, 'Maid Marian' has much more to worry about than her missing unmentionables. And speaking of missing, where the devil is Orlando? Before the secrets crack open and the dust clears, an unlikely heroine will rise from her own ashes, a legend will be rewritten, and a love will be forged strong enough to conquer time...

Editorial Reviews

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"If, like me, you have had a long standing love affair with the idea of Robin, whether he's Errol, Michael, either Connery, Jonas, or a literary character, you will have to read this story, as will any fan of time travel romance. Marian proves to be just as feisty as the best versions of her namesake. She's no diminutive Marian, Madam Librarian, but a lady who can handle herself in any era. Her story shines against a rich, vivid background of the long ago, far away world that is fascinating whether it is the canvas to tell Robin's story or the verified factual events of the era. This proves that a book can be both fun and have a touch of an epic sweep, all at once."--Amanda Killgore, Huntress Reviews and The Eternal Night UK

"5 Angels!...A humorous, quirky tale primarily about finding your dream... I enjoyed this tale. I love fairy tales and modern version of classic stories and this one is well done...The story is meant to be a fantasy. There is a sense of fun throughout the story and a number of surprises to keep you entertained...If you are looking for an entertaining, fun yet quirky, updated version of a classic tale you will enjoy Sherwood Charade."--Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews

"5 Nymphs!...Mimi Riser pens a hilarious story with Marian going back in time to see her fantasy man come to life. She is feisty, stubborn, and thoroughly twenty-first century and balks at Roland's high-handed manner...Sherwood Charade is a delicious read that will have readers laughing and squirming when Marian finally gets her man...or should that be men?"--Redhot Minx, Literary Nymphs Reviews

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC (February 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602729522
• ISBN-13: 978-1602729520
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,282,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sherwood Charde, June 8, 2011

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Linda Bass - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sherwood Charade (Paperback)

Sherwood Charade

Arian Allinson Lost Her Parents When She Was Just A Baby And Went To Her Aunt And Uncle For Care As They Were The Only Living Relatives, But Two Years Later Her Aunt Died and she Found Herself In The care Of An Uncle That Never Wanted Children. Uncle Ted Was An Addict And Liked To Gamble; He Wagered Her In A Card Game To his Buddy Big Arnie when She Was Just Thirteen--And Lost Making Her Arnies' Who Ran A Prostitution House She Was Forced Into Serving His Customers. Two Days Later they Found Her Uncle Had Overdosed And They Went To Buy Flowers To Give Him A Proper Send Off. Arnie Gave Her Money And Told Her To Go To The Bookstore Next Door While He Settled Uncle Ted's Affairs But She Tore Up His Money And Shoplifted A Book That Had Her Retreating Into The world Of Robin Hood When Reality Grew Too Nightmarish To Bear. Years Later, Marian Was Back At The Bookstore and Working As A Clerk But Orlando, A Street Wise Twelve Year Old Suddenly Flew Across The Counter, Knocked Her To The Hard Floor And When She Opened Her Eye's The Two Of Them Were No Longer In The Bookstore But Instead They Were In A Forest!

Roland the Earl Of Hunterdon Was Not Really The Son Of The Original Roland But He Looked So Much Like him That The Household Believed It. He Kept Putting Off Marrying Lady Elaine For One Reason Or Another, He Just Knew That It Did Not Feel Right In His Heart. Now that She Was Dead, He Felt Sorry That he Kept Putting Off Their Marriage But When He Saw The Imposter Who Claimed To Be Elaine He Knew That He Had Made The Right Choice In Marrying This Elaine.

Mimi Riser Pens A Funny Story With Marian Going Back In Time To See Her Fantasy Man Come To Life, She Is A Feisty, Stubborn, And Thorughly Twenty-First Century And Balks At Roland's High Handed Manner. Roland forces Her To Marry Him And Utters Her Acceptance Before She Could Open Her Mouth. Later, Marian Meets Her Fantasy And His Horse Also Named Marian And She Finds Herself Loving Both The Fantasy Robin Hood and Roland, the Earl of Hunterdon. Sherwood Charade Is A Long And Delicious Book That Will Have Readers Laughing And Squirming When Marian Finally Gets Her Man Or Should That Be Men?

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5.0 out of 5 stars a ripping tale of auld with a modern touch, March 26, 2008

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sherwood Charade (Paperback)

Robin Hood redux. All her life Marian has been haunted about dreams of Robin Hood. Well, small wonder, eh, with a name like Marian? Yet, in fiction where all things are possible, this Marian finds herself and her friend, Orlando, carried back in time to ancient England, where King John (Edward Longshank's grand pappy) is the ruler, while Richard the Lionheart is away. Marian doesn't, however, meet Robin ala Errol Flynn and things are not quite have they have been handed down in tales!! For one, Robin's true love and lady fair is Elaine. The real Marian, back then, was his horse!!! (mind out of the gutter...lol).

Elaine was presumed dead, thus putting Sir Guy of Gisborne in such a snit because he lost her monstrous dowry when he hoped to wed her. But what ho!! In a strange twist, the modern Marian (not the horse, mind) happens to look just like Elaine, so plotting is a foot! They think by passing Marian off as Elaine's long lost twin sister, they can get both Elaine's money and appease John since he wasn't too happy about Elaine's death.

Marian hopes Robin will show up soon, because she isn't really happy with Guy and the Sheriff's machinations. With me so far? Buckle up because, as Bette says, it's about to get bumpy!! Complications abound when Marian is forced to wed, but fortunately not to Guy. Instead she is wed to Roland, lord of Huntingdon...who reminds her vaguely of....

Well, I won't spoil the fun. Riser has conjured a ripping tale of auld with enjoyable twists and double twists to keep you loving this fun story. A wonderful time-travel with all the elements carefully measured and added to the mix. Riser shines.