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.