--- product_id: 12552378 title: "Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1)" price: "$30.88" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12552378-outlaw-a-novel-of-robin-hood-the-outlaw-chronicles-1 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1) **Price:** $30.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1) - **How much does it cost?** $30.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12552378-outlaw-a-novel-of-robin-hood-the-outlaw-chronicles-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1): 9780312678364: Donald, Angus: Books Review: A Great Read! - Robin Hood as a true antihero with as many motives as arrows in his quiver. A great telling of an old story. Maybe closer to the truth than all others. Times were brutal and they bent men in multiple directions. Review: Mature Trilogy Retells Wonderful Boys' Adventure - As a boy, I thrilled to adventures depicted by the great team of director Michael Curtiz and his frequent stars, Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland; and to this day, The Adventures of Robin Hood (Two-Disc Special Edition) remains my pick as a perfectly done boy's tale. Recent years have brought the opportunity to return to Sherwood with a pair of fine trilogies, one by the well established, successful author Stephen Lawhead ( Hood (The Raven King, Book 1) ), the other by newcomer Angus Donald ( Outlaw ) (reportedly, two more volumes are planned). Since not everyone will feel the urge to tackle a series by an unknown author when there is already available one who is already very popular. I will focus my attention on the Angus Donald series lest people miss out on a terrificly entertaining journey. The "Outlaw" series is told from the perspective of Alan Dale, the young troubador in Robin Hood's band of merry men. Robin (or Robert Fitz Odo in this version of the tale) himself is the object of Alan's hero worship/criticism, and he is a rather complex figure who remains at arms length throughout the series, a distance appropriate to the point of view. Little John and Friar Tuck, King Richard and Prince John, Maid Marian and other favorites are all present, as is a wonderful villain in the Sheriff of Nottingham, herein cast as one Ralph Murdac. There is even a Saracen, but not at all in the way one would expect. There is gore, rape, pillage and plunder that all seems to fit realistically into the milieu, and indeed Mr. Donald's fine attention to historical detail is a welcome addition to the myth. Put another way, this is not a version that should be recommended to youngsters. It is thrilling and fast-paced, as though Michael Curtiz had done an R-rated movie for current audiences. I read and enjoyed both series, but on the whole think that I preferred Mr. Donald's take on the legend. I greatly look forward to the final two parts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #204,988 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #205 in Medieval Historical Fiction (Books) #324 in Classic Action & Adventure (Books) #5,207 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Book 1 of 9 | The Outlaw Chronicles | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,576) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.78 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0312678363 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0312678364 | | Item Weight | 15.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | April 12, 2011 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin | ## Images ![Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GdiMbzaZL.jpg) ![Outlaw: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles, 1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GZ3poK3UL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Read! *by K***R on July 4, 2025* Robin Hood as a true antihero with as many motives as arrows in his quiver. A great telling of an old story. Maybe closer to the truth than all others. Times were brutal and they bent men in multiple directions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mature Trilogy Retells Wonderful Boys' Adventure *by C***N on April 30, 2012* As a boy, I thrilled to adventures depicted by the great team of director Michael Curtiz and his frequent stars, Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland; and to this day, The Adventures of Robin Hood (Two-Disc Special Edition) remains my pick as a perfectly done boy's tale. Recent years have brought the opportunity to return to Sherwood with a pair of fine trilogies, one by the well established, successful author Stephen Lawhead ( Hood (The Raven King, Book 1) ), the other by newcomer Angus Donald ( Outlaw ) (reportedly, two more volumes are planned). Since not everyone will feel the urge to tackle a series by an unknown author when there is already available one who is already very popular. I will focus my attention on the Angus Donald series lest people miss out on a terrificly entertaining journey. The "Outlaw" series is told from the perspective of Alan Dale, the young troubador in Robin Hood's band of merry men. Robin (or Robert Fitz Odo in this version of the tale) himself is the object of Alan's hero worship/criticism, and he is a rather complex figure who remains at arms length throughout the series, a distance appropriate to the point of view. Little John and Friar Tuck, King Richard and Prince John, Maid Marian and other favorites are all present, as is a wonderful villain in the Sheriff of Nottingham, herein cast as one Ralph Murdac. There is even a Saracen, but not at all in the way one would expect. There is gore, rape, pillage and plunder that all seems to fit realistically into the milieu, and indeed Mr. Donald's fine attention to historical detail is a welcome addition to the myth. Put another way, this is not a version that should be recommended to youngsters. It is thrilling and fast-paced, as though Michael Curtiz had done an R-rated movie for current audiences. I read and enjoyed both series, but on the whole think that I preferred Mr. Donald's take on the legend. I greatly look forward to the final two parts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertaining and engrossing. *by A***R on September 9, 2016* I loved this book. I found it completely engrossing. It fleshes out the characters from the legend (at least Robin Hood and Alan Dale) nicely and adds the richness of historical detail to stories that are much more realistic than simple "stole from the rich and gave to the poor". I'm already on the second book and am hooked. I'm sometimes a stickler for historical accuracy, but the essence of historical fiction is plausibility, which I think some readers who have critiqued the book here have missed. Yes, it's entirely plausible that there was a real Robin Hood and that he was the head of a Mafia-like gang of "criminals" in a period of change in England's history. And it's even plausible that he was an avowed pagan. Many crusaders were not particularly devout or even Christian -- they went on the Third Crusade because they were strong-armed into it, either by their monarchs or by the Pope. However, it's the second book that is really about the crusade. This first book lays the groundwork, and gives us an entertaining look into the lives of Alan Dale and Robin Hood. I like Bernard Cornwell's Saxon series just like the next person, but I actually think this is faster paced and doesn't sag in the middle, as some of Cornwell's books do (I know I will be vilified by his fans for writing this, but to each his own). Of course, it isn't a contest. Having more entertaining books to read is always better, whether they are Cornwell or Donald, and I intend to get on with reading the rest of this series. It's a good read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/12552378-outlaw-a-novel-of-robin-hood-the-outlaw-chronicles-1](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12552378-outlaw-a-novel-of-robin-hood-the-outlaw-chronicles-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*