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Wench
- Author
- Erynne Rivers
- Narrator
- India Amarteifio
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 16 July 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 9 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
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What to expect
Maid Marian’s life is over.
Her cowardly father has betrothed her to the most reviled man in the land: the Sheriff of Nottingham. Devastated, she’s sent on the quickest path to meet her husband, through the fae-infested Sherwood Forest.
But everything changes when her carriage is attacked by the most feared fae of all: the Merry Men, followers of the infamous Robin Hood. Kidnapped and waiting on the Sheriff’s rescue, Marian finds herself surrounded by the magical creatures she’s been raised to fear. But the more time she spends in their presence, Marian realises that not everything she’s been taught by her family is true.
And Marian can’t help but find herself drawn to her captor – the sinfully handsome Robin, who stands between her and returning to life amongst the humans.
As the Sheriff's men close in on Marian's location, she will soon be faced with the ultimate choice: the family she’s always known, or the love she can choose for herself…
A breathtaking debut romantasy novel for lovers of Robin Hood, The Knight and the Moth and Heavenly Bodies.
Readers are falling in love with Wench:'Fantasy romance fans, this is one you don't want to miss!' Elise Kova, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy
'This book was a delight' Katee Roberts, New York Times Bestselling author
‘This was ENCHANTING!!…Beautiful…spectacular!’ ★★★★★
‘The Robin Hood retelling I've been waiting for’ ★★★★★
‘Absolutely loved this…Completely swept me away’ ★★★★★
Critics Review
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'Utterly enchanting…A swoon-worthy tale that strikes true to the heart of a most beloved classic, in a captivatingly fresh way' Ruth McKell, author of Honey in her Veins
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‘Full of fae magic, heart-fluttering romance, and a woman's search for the truth’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘An absolutely stunning, lyrical, and cozy read that completely swept me away’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘A cozy, magical retelling’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘Comforting, enchanting, and quietly powerful’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘Poetic… a book you want to savor’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘Amazing’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘The twist on Robin Hood was one of the most unique I have ever seen’★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘Without a doubt one of my all-time favorite fantasy novels’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘Whimsical and lyrical’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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‘For readers who love epic romances paired with classic tales retold’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Details
- Author
- Erynne Rivers
- Narrator
- India Amarteifio
- Duration
- 12 hours 9 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008798260
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Historical fantasy, Romance: enemies to lovers, Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction
Synopsis
‘Without a doubt one of my all-time favorite fantasy novels’ ★★★★★ Reader review Maid Marian’s life is over. Her cowardly father has betrothed her to the most reviled man in the land: the Sheriff of Nottingham. Devastated, she’s sent on the quickest path to meet her husband, through the fae-infested Sherwood Forest. But everything changes when her carriage is attacked by the most feared fae of all: the Merry Men, followers of the infamous Robin Hood. Kidnapped and waiting on the Sheriff’s rescue, Marian finds herself surrounded by the magical creatures she’s been raised to fear. But the more time she spends in their presence, Marian realises that not everything she’s been taught by her family is true. And Marian can’t help but find herself drawn to her captor – the sinfully handsome Robin, who stands between her and returning to life amongst the humans. As the Sheriff's men close in on Marian's location, she will soon be faced with the ultimate choice: the family she’s always known, or the love she can choose for herself… A breathtaking debut romantasy novel for lovers of Robin Hood, The Knight and the Moth and Heavenly Bodies. Readers are falling in love with Wench: 'Fantasy romance fans, this is one you don't want to miss!' Elise Kova, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy 'This book was a delight' Katee Roberts, New York Times Bestselling author ‘This was ENCHANTING!!…Beautiful…spectacular!’ ★★★★★ ‘The Robin Hood retelling I've been waiting for’ ★★★★★ ‘Absolutely loved this…Completely swept me away’ ★★★★★
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