Forestwife Saga Series by Theresa Tomlinson

Mary, 15 years old and an orphan, must flee into Sherwood Forest to avoid an arranged marriage. There her life truly begins, for she finds a community of heroic outlaws that includes a woman with seemingly magical healing powers and a young man who is bravely leading the fight against tyranny. This man is Robin Hood, and Mary will soon be known as Maid Marian, the green lady of the woods.

When Magda was just a baby, her mother was murdered, and her father John brought her to live in the woods with the Forestwife. Here she learned to heal sick people and became skillful in archery and fighting. Now Magda wants a life of adventure beyond the forest. When word comes that Lady Matilda and her daughter Isabelle are being held captive by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Magda is ready... moreWhen Magda was just a baby, her mother was murdered, and her father John brought her to live in the woods with the Forestwife. Here she learned to heal sick people and became skillful in archery and fighting. Now Magda wants a life of adventure beyond the forest. When word comes that Lady Matilda and her daughter Isabelle are being held captive by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Magda is ready. This is the chance of a lifetime to join forces with her father John, and the mysterious Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. Little does Magda know that this is also a chance to come face to face with the scoundrel who murdered her mother. less

Forced to sign the Magna Carta, King John reneges and answers the uprising by the foresters by destroying their villages. The Forestwife's skills are called on more than ever. This trilogy concludes with Marion and Robert finally confronting the Sheriff of Nottingham and fulfilling their destinies.

When a young woman flees into Barnsdale Forest, to avoid a fearsome arranged marriage, she knows nothing of the dangers and challenges that she must face. Mary becomes Marian as she grows in wisdom and courage - eventually becoming the magical Green Lady of the Woods... moreWhen a young woman flees into Barnsdale Forest, to avoid a fearsome arranged marriage, she knows nothing of the dangers and challenges that she must face. Mary becomes Marian as she grows in wisdom and courage - eventually becoming the magical Green Lady of the Woods.Theresa Tomlinson breathes new life into the story of Robin Hood by focusing on the women who live alongside the outlaws and who will heal, feed, help and even fight for those who are suffering under the cruel laws of Medieval England.'A rich vibrant tale' - Booklist'An intriguing, female-centered twist on the legend' - Kirkus Reviews less