Dauntless: 1 (Valiant Hearts)

Where Legend and History Collide One Young Woman Will Fight for the InnocentBorn a barons daughter Lady Merry Ellison is now an enemy of the throne after her fathers failed assassination attempt upon the king. Bold and uniquely skilled she is willing to go to any lengths to protect the orphaned children of her former village--a group that becomes known as The Ghosts of Farthingale Forest. Merry finds her charge more difficult as their growing notoriety brings increasing trouble their way.. Timothy Grey ninth child of the Baron of Greyham longs to perform some feat so legendary that he will rise from obscurity and earn a title of his own. When the Ghosts of Farthingale Forest are spotted in Wyndeshire where he serves as assistant to the local earl he might have found his chance. But when he comes face-to-face with the leader of the thieves hes forced to reexamine everything hes known.. Sleiman launches an action-packed historical series of adventure and romance starring a strong intelligent female Robin Hood who lives up to the famous outlaws reputation. This fun read makes a great adult-YA crossover for Robin Hood fans who enjoy a twist to a classic tale. -Library Journal starred review