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A review by kimber_reads
Meriden Park by Julie Daines
4.0
Meriden Park by Julie Daines is a Regency Era story inspired by the legend of Robin Hood.
I really enjoyed this story! There are a lot of nods to the Robin Hood story, but I wouldn’t necessarily call this a retelling. The main characters know the story of Robin Hood and Robin and Marian are almost like spirit guides for Robert and Mary.
Both Robert and Mary have tragic histories and came from situations that London society would not consider respectable. But they were both fortunate to find people who saved them from their impoverished situations and raised them to be a lady and a gentleman. I love how their histories help them be compassionate toward families who are impoverished and motivate them to help however they can.
I enjoyed the little bit of mystery and adventure as Robert works to find enough evidence to bring the local villain to justice and as Mary gradually uncovers the situation Robert has become tangled in. I especially enjoyed the trial at the end. I loved how all the side characters that seemed unimportant banded together to stand up for what was right and good and true. I think it shows to some degree the how Robert and Mary have had a positive influence on the community.
Lastly I loved the sweet relationship that develops between Robert and Mary. Their connection started fairly quickly and grew very naturally. I love that Robert was never bothered by Mary’s heritage and Mary was never bothered by Robert’s tendency to wander the woods dressed like Robin Hood. Neither was bothered by their quirky family members and unique situations. They just saw each other for who they were and came to love each other for it. I love how they continually took turns saving each other. Their relationships just felt sweet and well matched throughout the whole book!
Overall this was a fun and unique story! I loved that it had lots of ties to Robin Hood but is still a unique story. It’s very different from most Regency stories, but still very enjoyable. The characters have difficult histories, but at the end of the day, they really are just like everyone else, they’re just trying to find happiness and stability in life.
I really enjoyed this story! There are a lot of nods to the Robin Hood story, but I wouldn’t necessarily call this a retelling. The main characters know the story of Robin Hood and Robin and Marian are almost like spirit guides for Robert and Mary.
Both Robert and Mary have tragic histories and came from situations that London society would not consider respectable. But they were both fortunate to find people who saved them from their impoverished situations and raised them to be a lady and a gentleman. I love how their histories help them be compassionate toward families who are impoverished and motivate them to help however they can.
I enjoyed the little bit of mystery and adventure as Robert works to find enough evidence to bring the local villain to justice and as Mary gradually uncovers the situation Robert has become tangled in. I especially enjoyed the trial at the end. I loved how all the side characters that seemed unimportant banded together to stand up for what was right and good and true. I think it shows to some degree the how Robert and Mary have had a positive influence on the community.
Lastly I loved the sweet relationship that develops between Robert and Mary. Their connection started fairly quickly and grew very naturally. I love that Robert was never bothered by Mary’s heritage and Mary was never bothered by Robert’s tendency to wander the woods dressed like Robin Hood. Neither was bothered by their quirky family members and unique situations. They just saw each other for who they were and came to love each other for it. I love how they continually took turns saving each other. Their relationships just felt sweet and well matched throughout the whole book!
Overall this was a fun and unique story! I loved that it had lots of ties to Robin Hood but is still a unique story. It’s very different from most Regency stories, but still very enjoyable. The characters have difficult histories, but at the end of the day, they really are just like everyone else, they’re just trying to find happiness and stability in life.