British Myth

From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine. You'll gain a deep understanding of the events that have shaped this unique and vibrant country.

Elric along with his companion Moonglum return, in this prequel set within the early days of Elric’s wanderings, in order to investigate the history of Melniboné and its dragons, known as the Phroon, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award...

Explore the Histories & Legends of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Join us on a journey through these storied lands and uncover their fascinating tales, legendary battles, rich cultures and more.

The History of Australia: From Indigenous Origins to a Modern Nation Australia is called the “land down under,” but how much do you really know about its past? Did you know that modern Australia started as a British prison colony? Or that for tens of thousands of years before that, Indigenous peoples lived there, building rich cultures and traditions? This book takes you through Australia’s history, from its first inhabitants to the arrival of European settlers to its fight for independence to its current role in world events. Learn about the convicts who built early settlements, the ...

"Between the three of them, author Alex Michaelides and narrators Louise Brealey and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith cast a spell that will have listeners glued to this suspenseful novel every chance they get." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner "The audiobook is narrated primarily by actor...

Step into a world of legendary warriors, mystical druids, powerful kings and queens, and enchanted creatures from the lands of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales!

Step back in time and explore the captivating battles, clans, Highlanders, myths, and legends that have shaped Scotland from ancient times to the present day. Through vivid storytelling, this audiobook transports you to the heart of Scotland’s past, uncovering the customs and traditions of its clans—from fierce Highland warriors to cunning Lowland politicians—and how their actions forged a national identity.

New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar. Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a...

A sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians is a genre-defying story of magic, war, and the struggle for freedom in the early modern world. It is the Age of Enlightenment -- of new and magical political movements, from the...

The 'H' is Silent. The Horror Isn't. The archives run deeper than anyone imagined. Welcome to Volume Six of the series that's redefining British true crime. This isn't just another collection; it's the beginning of a new era. Longer stories, deeper research, and the raw, unfiltered truth behind Britain's most chilling, and odd, crimes From the gaslit alleys of Victorian England to the stark, modern landscapes of unsolved cold cases, this is a proper smorgasbord of British villainy. Author Ben Oakley digs deeper than ever before, weaving together facts and forgotten details into narratives ...

Dare to pull back the curtain on Britain’s darkest corners? Beyond the familiar glow of streetlamps and the tranquil façade of the British countryside lie whispers of the uncanny, of chilling encounters and mysteries that defy explanation. F.T. Weaver, your trusted cultural guide, invites you on an unsettling journey into the heart of the United Kingdom’s most iconic and terrifying urban legends. This first volume, Urban Legends from the UK: Chilling Tales from British Towns and Countryside, unearths ten unforgettable stories, each meticulously researched and retold with a compelling ...

"Narrator JD Jackson addresses his listener as "bro" in this decidedly contemporary retelling of the classic saga...His brilliant performance captures all the artistry, wit, and immediacy of this fresh translation, and breathes new life into what for most has been a literary fossil." --...

BEASTS OF THE BLIGHT Eighteen Horrors of the British Isles The land remembers. Across the hills, forests, and moors of Britain, something still stirs — things older than kings, older than roads, older even than the stones that mark their passing. From the shadowed crypts of Devon to the windswept crags of Scotland, Beasts of the Blight gathers eighteen tales of terror drawn from the myths and folklore of the British Isles. Here you will find black hounds and shapeshifters, restless revenants and starving vampires, haunted stones, screaming skulls, and things that come with the snow. Each ...

Join Zakia Sewell on a journey across Britain, uncovering hidden stories, ancient rituals, and a side of the nation you've never heard before Zakia Sewell is on a quest for another Britain. Traversing the length and breadth of our island from Somerset to Scotland, she's seeking out a different...

Brought to you by Penguin. A Sunday Times bestseller The next book in Stephen Fry's acclaimed internationally bestselling Greek myths series telling the story of The Odyssey. Sometimes the hardest journey is the way back home . . . Wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, has won Troy for the Greeks –...

The true story of how Britain won the First World War. The popular view of the First World War remains that of BLACKADDER: incompetent generals sending brave soldiers to their deaths. Alan Clark quoted a German general's remark that the British soldiers were 'lions led by donkeys'. But he made...

The Furies is a psychologically complex, dark and twisting novel about loss, obsession and the deep tragedies that can connect us to each other even as they blind us to our fate, from the bestselling author of A Thousand Ships After losing her fiancé in a shocking tragedy, Alex Morris moves...

Step into a world of sword and enchantment and discover names born of legend, forged in magic, and whispered through the mists of time... From the mythic shores of Lyonesse to the glowing courts of Camelot, this is a book of names drawn from the heart of Arthurian myth. In its pages you’ll find noble knights and fabled queens, saints, giants, lovers, warriors, kings, and monsters - each name a thread in the great tapestry of Britain’s most enduring epic. The Little Book of Arthurian Names is far from little, a name guide like no other: part baby name book, part mythological bestiary, ...

Beneath the familiar streets of the United Kingdom lies another world—one rarely seen, quietly feared, and never explained. Urban Legends: Short Stories from Mysterious UK Cities is a chilling collection of atmospheric tales drawn from Britain’s oldest cities and darkest corners. From fog-drenched alleys and abandoned underground tunnels to forgotten buildings that should not exist, each story explores what lingers after midnight—when history refuses to stay buried. These short stories blend folklore, modern urban myth, and psychological unease, capturing the eerie mood of cities like...

A short look at mythology and folklore connected with Stonehenge, the world's most famous stone circle, and with other megalithic monuments. Who is the sinister 'Bowed One' and what relationship do the bones of a silver-handed saint have to an Irish deity of healing, mist and dogs? Did a Man in the Moon stare down at Stonehenge, and a female sun ride across the skies in a chariot with spoked wheels...or was it the reverse? Howling blue hags with single eyes bleary as the setting Midwinter Solstice sun; dancing stones drinking at the river; petrified women, wedding guests and hurlers; ...