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The Sheriff has imposed yet another food tithe on Sherwood and stores it at Abbot Hugo’s abbey. Robin Hood and his outlaws are determined to break in and steal it back. But a strange man has come to the abbey pleading for sanctuary – a storyteller who claims to receive visions from God. The Magic Man. In far off Wales, a druid is watching him intently, determined to stop his stories; and he is not watching alone. A future echo is about to cast a shadow over the outlaws of Sherwood…

Fira Scathlock wants to follow in the footsteps of her Uncle Will, as she’s tired of working in her father’s tavern and yearns for adventure. Sergeant Sparrow wants Lichfield’s taxes to be delivered to Nottingham safely, but both times previously they’ve been stolen. Is it a case of third time unlucky? Will Scarlet wants the rumours of trouble at his brother’s tavern to be false, because – even though his brother serves the finest ale in Lichfield – he’ll have to leave his friends behind to help him…

Six months after Robin of Loxley and his outlaws save the Baron de Bracy’s daughter, Mildred, from a miserable marriage to the Sheriff of Nottingham, the Baron is out for revenge. And, if he can get rid of her minstrel husband, Alan a Dale, at the same time, all the better...

Robin is summoned to Herne''s Cave to meet the Huntress. Who is this new shaman, and why is Gisburne telling everyone that Herne is dead? The Sheriff and Abbot Hugo plan to claim Fairfax Castle lands but, returning from the Crusades, Peter Fairfax wants to avenge his parents'' death - which he blames on Robin Hood - and keep his ancestral pile. With half of the Merries fighting injustice in Hathersage, will the other half be able to keep Sherwood safe and convince Peter Fairfax that Robin isn''t a murderer?

FITZWARREN''S WELL Marion intercepts Will Scarlet on his way back to Sherwood, as a sickness has befallen the outlaws. A journey to the magical Lady of the Well is their one hope. But the Lady only helps those who are worthy… and someone has convinced her they aren''t. * THE LADY''S CHOICE Marion of Sherwood has had enough of everything. Encouraged by Herne (and joined by a worried Much), Marion sets out to seek solace from the Lady of the Well. But the Lady needs Marion’s help more than Marion needs her counsel.

On King John’s command, all convicted male felons from England’s jails are being sent to fight in France. Word reaches Nottingham Castle that the King’s Chief Recruiter is paying a visit, and the Sheriff orders Sir Guy of Gisburne to gather a few men from each local village to make up the numbers. Gisburne has recently become enraged by a young boy’s ritualistic chants to Herne the Hunter and vows to capture him for this very purpose. Robin is angered by this new people tax… but his rage is nothing compared to that of Will Scarlet when he hears the chief recruiter’s name: James D’Marelle. For Will and the recruiter have met before… many years ago…

Deep within the caves under Nottingham Castle, three different men have three different plans. Little John seeks romance with Meg, Gulnar plots revenge against the Hooded Man, and Sir Guy of Gisburne reviews his future under the leadership of the Sheriff of Nottingham. As their worlds collide – and their storylines merge – an evil magic explores a way to destroy Herne''s Son forever. Original Robin of Sherwood TV Series copyright © 1983 HTV/Goldcrest Films & TV. Robin of Sherwood licensed, with thanks, from the Richard Carpenter estate.

Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger. Jerrard, in the employ of the Earl of Huntingdon whilst working at Nottingham Castle, hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne. Has Gisburne become a servant of these Knights? If so, Jerrard fears that the earl''s greatest secret may well be revealed, and needs to tell the earl''s estranged son... Television series Robin of Sherwood © HTV/Goldcrest Films & Television 1983. Created by Richard Carpenter, with grateful thanks to his Estate.

David, Earl of Huntingdon, sighed quietly as he watched his teenage son slip out of the woods that surrounded Huntingdon castle. That particular sport, where Robert had emerged, was special. That had been where Mathilda had taken her son for long forest walks, where she''d told him stories, and played games. Sadly, when Robert was eight years old, the stories had ended. David realised, as each day passed, why his offspring behaved in the way he did. After all, Robert of Huntingdon was Mathilda''s son. He was her legacy. The moment couldn''t be put off any longer. It was time to tell his son the story of how the Earl had met Robert''s mother… This story is set pre-Series One, before ''Robin Hood and the Sorcerer''.

This collection contains six stories from the fourth series of Robin of Sherwood books based on the classic ITV show: What Was Lost After losing Marion to Holy Orders, Robin spends his waking hours in an increasingly drunken state and the outlaw band are left without a leader. Robin Hood has become a ghost. Meanwhile, Abbot Hugo has cleaned out the family coffers and secured a release for his brother, the Sheriff, from King John''s prisons. But the Sheriff isn''t convinced that his deadliest enemy has entirely vanished from Sherwood... The Power of Three Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her? Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever but the outlaws are afraid… and no one knows who to trust. To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood - but which one? To Have and To Hold After returning from fighting in Normandy, Sir Guy of Gisburne has reluctantly returned to the Sheriff’s employ but his loyalty is about to be tested. The Sheriff’s new plan to capture the outlaws requires Gisburne’s agreement and Abbot Hugo’s committed involvement. Meanwhile, the merry band of Sherwood outlaws are preparing for a long-awaited set of nuptials to take place in Sherwood Forest... Queen of the Black Sun A landslide uncovers an unknown cave in Sherwood, which Marion and Much squeeze through the entrance of to explore. Inside, they feel a sense of unease but find a treasure trove of gold coins and a strange black jewel. Outside, a dense fog has appeared, a strange eclipse begins to block out the sun and the Merries end up being separated from each other... The Servant Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger. After Jerrard hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne in relation to these Knights, he fears that the Earl’s greatest secret might be revealed... Knights of the Apocalypse England in the reign of King John and a dark force is intent on conquest. Only the hooded man can stand against it… The church lies impotent at the mercy of the Pope and the interdict against the kingdom. With the people living in fear and a series of disappearances that threaten the very fabric of noble society, Robin ‘i’ the hood and his band of outlaws must race to rescue the past so that the future may be protected…

The village of Papplewick has a new head family keen to exchange goodwill with the outlaws. Robin decides that Much should be the one to meet with the family''s eldest child each month to swap tax money for food and information. However, Much is less than thrilled; the last thing he wants to do is trudge across Sherwood in all weathers just to talk to a girl. The Meeting Place is the ninth book in Spiteful Puppet''s Robin of Sherwood collection, based in the Robin Hood universe of the classic ITV series.

Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her? Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever. But the outlaws are afraid... and no one knows who to trust. To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood - but which one? The Power of Three is the twelfth book in Spiteful Puppet''s Robin of Sherwood collection, based in the Robin Hood universe of the classic ITV series.

Here is an information-packed guide to all the emotional, financial, and yes, even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner''s pregnancy. Filled with advice and practical tips for men, this book reassures, commiserates and informs. New Yorker-style cartoons throughout.

From the rococo splendor of Mar-a-Lago -- designed by Joseph Urban for Marjorie Merriweather Post and now a resort owned by Donald Trump -- to the ultramodern chic of a house by Richard Meier, Tropical Style offers intimate access to the exclusive way of life behind the island''s meticulously manicured hedges.