Haunted by the memories of his father's whip and insults, Sir Guy of Gisbourne pursues power and strength to avoid showing the weakness his father abhorred. In an effort to silence the voices echoing in his mind, he intends to become the most ruthless man in England. Yet his friendship with Lady Marian, and the memories of his mother's kindness, hinder his attempts to remain aloof as he is forced to confront the idea that in his fight to break free of his father's influence, he risks becoming the very thing that he hates.