| King's Man | |
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| Author(s) | Angus Donald |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Series | Outlaw Chronicles |
| Genre(s) | Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Little Brown |
| Publication date | 21 July 2011 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 9781847444912 |
| Preceded by | Holy Warrior (2010) |
| Followed by | Warlord (2012) |
King's Man is the third novel of the five-part Outlaw Chronicles series by British writer of historical fiction, Angus Donald, released on 21 July 2011 through Little, Brown and Company.
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This novel continues the story of Alan Dale, based on the historical Alan-a-Dale; warrior and troubadour in Robin Hoods band of outlaws. This novel centres round the capture and ransom of Richard the Lionheart; (loosely based on the actual events) and the subsequent effort to release him.[1]
The novel has received some praise. Gareth Wilson, of Falcata Time states that the book is "beautifully written" and also notes it's "classy storytelling style spartanesque prose, [sic] cracking overall arc which when blended with his own writing style really generates something special.".[2] Author Giles Kristian, writing for on-line book database Lovereading, stated that the novel is "A fresh, lively and welcome take on one of the world's most famous outlaws." and that it "stirred in me a nostalgia for all the great stories of my childhood; those that thrilled me, inspired me and shaped who I am today.".[1] Additionally, The Times stated that the novel is "A glorious, gritty, violent, fast-moving recreation of an English legend".[1]
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