{"product_id":"9781402254703","title":"The Passionate Brood: A Novel of Richard the Lionheart and the Man Who Became Robin Hood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Spirited Retelling of King Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Margaret Campbell Barnes has been one of the most reliable of England's historical novelists.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e-Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this compelling novel of love, loyalty, and lost chances, Margaret Campbell Barnes gives readers a new perspective on Richard the Lionheart's triumphs and tragedies. Drawing on folklore, Barnes explores what might have happened if King Richard's foster brother were none other than Robin Hood, a legendary figure more vibrant than most in authentic history. Thick as thieves as Richard builds a kingdom and marshals a crusade, the two clash when Robin Hood so provokes the king's white hot temper that Richard banishes him. \u003ci\u003eThe Passionate Brood \u003c\/i\u003eis a tale of a man driven to win back the Holy Land, beset by the guilt of casting out his childhood friend, and shouldering the burden of being the lionhearted leader of the Plantagenets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Margaret Campbell Barnes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Barnes vividly depicts Anne's hopes and fears in an age where royal marriages were brokered like a cattle fair, and beheading could befall even a Queen.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e-Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eBrief Gaudy Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Rich in detail and flows beautifully, letting readers escape into Anne's court and country life. It is a must read for those who love exploring the dynamic relationships of Henry VIII and his wives.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e-Historical Novels Review \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMy Lady of Cleves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121527898352,"sku":"9781402254703","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402254703_p0.jpg?v=1763714783","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402254703","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}