Amy S. Kaufman

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author & medieval scholar | rep. by @sambfarkas.bsky.social THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST is out now with Penguin Books! Order links & more at https://linktr.ee/amyskaufman

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Hungarian edition of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest with sprayed edges.
A list of the best historical fiction books of 2025 in Library Journal.
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Traitor of Sherwood Forest Book Signing schedule 🍁 September 20: Word Vancouver, 11-5 🍁 Signing at Indigo Granville (Vancouver) September 21, 1-3pm 🍁 Book talk & signing at Acadia University (Wolfville, NS), October 1, 5pm 🍁 Book talk & signing at Northeastern University (Boston), November 5
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Amy S. Kaufman and Kiri Callaghan pictured above their book covers: The Traitor of Sherwood Forest (Kaufman) and The Hearth Witch's Guide to Magic & Murder (Callaghan).
List of bestsellers in the Calgary Herald with The Traitor of Sherwood Forest at #4.
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Copies of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest with a signed copies label and a proudly Canadian label.
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Traitor of Sherwood Forest Book Tour stops: April 29: book launch in conversation with @lokhelle at @upstartandcrow, 6:30pm May 3: signing at @bolenbooks in Victoria, 1-3pm May 8: drop-in signings at @bookwarehousevancouver Broadway (4pm) and Main Street (6pm) locations! May 31: signing at @owlsnestbooks in Calgary, 1-3pm.
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Text of review of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest from Booklist along with image of book cover. "In this fascinating retelling of the tale of Robin Hood, Jane Crowe is a servant whose quick judgement of character and unassuming nature put her in a position to help. But being part of Robin Hood's gang is not always easy. She is repeatedly tested to prove her loyalty. Jane also begins to realize that Robin is not quite the hero that she, and everyone else, thought him to be. Witnessing horrific torture and deception, Jane knows that she needs to find a way to separate herself from Robin, but she has just about given him her heart when her biggest test comes. In debut author Kaufman's historical note, she explains that she depicted the Robin Hood of medieval ballads, a depiction that predates the polished hero of the English Renaissance. The progression of Jane's realization of Robin's true nature is appealing to follow as she ends up in more and more dangerous situations. Readers will enjoy watching her decide if she will remain loyal to Robin or loyal to herself."
Quote from a starred review of the Traitor of Sherwood Forest: "The right amount of historical background and subtle inclusion of period-appropriate combat combine to make this action-adventure story a unique exploration of human relationships and growth." --Library Journal
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"A dazzling tapestry of history and legend, this is Sherwood Forest as you've never seen it: through a woman's eyes." --Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel and A Rose By Any Other Name
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The author holding an ARC of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest.
"Wyll, skinny as a pike fish, stood atop a hunting stand in a great oak. A bow leaned against his leg, arrows scattered at his feet. "Well, good day, Jane!" He grinned down at her. "Welcome to our little kingdom."
"Jane shuffled past the guards. When they were in their cups or felt the budding lust of springtime on warmer days, she could feel their eyes following her, focused and deadly as one of Robin’s arrows, but today, thankfully, they ignored ­ her— just another servant girl with her head bent." --THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST, pg. 100
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Quote from The Traitor of Sherwood Forest: "The rich are liars, Jane. They lie about what is right, and what is holy, all so they can stand on your back to lift themselves higher. They would have you serve yourself to them like a fatted goose upon their table, devour you, and call in more of your kind to clean up the bones.”
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Title page for THE TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST
TRAITOR OF SHERWOOD FOREST cover art
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