Welsh Myths

Explore the enchanting world of Welsh fairy tradition as this guide unveils the enduring presence of these magical beings in Celtic myth and folklore. Join Welsh native Mhara Starling as she shares authentic Welsh beliefs, delves into the connection between magical practitioners and the fair...

A mythology collection of 80 Welsh legends and myths, gathered from across Wales. Welsh Legends and Myths is a compendium of traditional myths, Welsh fables, Welsh fairy tales and real stories. Like other Celtic mythology, many of the myths and legends told here are based on factual events. While some have mythical roots, all are entertaining.

In the heart of the Emerald Island, cloaked under a veil of fog, we can hear the Fairy Folk singing enchanting tales. The echoes of this melody reach us, showing magical clearings and ancestral stone circles, arcane keepers of ancient stories. In the pages of this book starts a path once crossed by ancient druids: it will lead us to meet the first invaders of Ireland, the Tuatha dé Danann, and to discover the fate of Irish and Welsh sovereigns and warriors, enchanted by the rhymes of Taliesin, one of the greatest bards of all times. This book is for everyone who is interested in Celtic ...

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to ancient Wales–where dragons roar, heroes rise, and magic weaves through every tale! Buckle up—we're diving into a world of mighty dragons, prophecies of destiny, and enchanted lakes where magical swords await. It's a place where knights, bards, and even fairies have stories to tell—if you're brave enough to listen! Say goodbye to boring history and step into a treasure trove of legends that will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even believe in magic!

'One of my favourite writers' Santa Montefiore ‘The Grand Dame of the time-slip novel’ Peter James In the depths of the valley, two women, centuries apart, are bound by fate… Present Eve, desperate for a fresh start, arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore a long-abandoned cottage...

Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea—except that everything seems very wrong.

This brand-new unabridged audio book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End...

Even among the Celtic nations with their noble tradition of bards and story-tellers, the Welsh stand out for the sheer weight and number of their stories. Drawn from many sources including the great book of 'The Mabinogion1, traditional Celtic mythology, and local folklore this collection of tales has been adapted by popular children's author Faye Saxeby and brought to life in an enchantingly warm reading by the lovely Welsh actress Angharad Rees.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step...

The instant Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller. A Welsh princess. A Roman general. Their love story lost to time… The land of the Silures, 382 AD Elen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power. Despite warnings her...

Step through the mist into a haunting realm of Celtic mythology, where ancient gods battle and tragic heroes defy fate. Perfect for an immersive evening commute or a relaxing fireside escape, this atmospheric audio experience revives the oral tradition of the bards. Listen as the veil between...

England has a new King. Henry is the young son of King John. Guided by a Council of regents and the Earl Marshal he has a divided England to heal. When William Marshal gives Sir Thomas, Earl of Cleveland, the responsibility of making the young King a warrior, he sets in motion a series of events...

This is a collection of bedtime stories which I first told to my children when they we very young. The themes are traditional Welsh folk tales, the setting is our family home at the time, and the heroes are the children themselves. I first told these stories to my children during the holiday summers we spent at the old family home in Anglesey. I wanted them to learn some of the Welsh legends that my Nain had told me as a child and to engage their interest I made each of them in turn the central characters in these retold myths. They enjoyed these tales so much that, eventually, I typed them...

Uncover the authentic history and mystical folklore of ancient gods before their legends fade into obscurity. Perfect for a thought-provoking morning commute, this atmospheric journey reconstructs the fragmented beliefs of a warrior society from surviving medieval manuscripts and forgotten oral...

You exist because of a crime, because of a curse, and because of a trick. Blodeuedd never asked to be made. Created from flowers of oak, broom, and meadowsweet to marry a man cursed never to have a human wife, Blodeuedd has no knowledge of the world, no family outside the marriage, and no power...

An Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human in this delightful historical fantasy of myth and magic from the author of Greenteeth. Reader reviews: 'Compelling, and moving' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of heart and magic'...

Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2026. 'A pulse-quickening adventure strewn with rich seams of myth, magic and mystery' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Five stars. It's just perfection' - Archie, aged 9 'Magical storytelling at its best' The Scotsman 'Epic...

‘A lush, dreamlike, wholly intoxicating novel . . . Honeysuckle is a fever dream that I won’t soon forget’ – Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Once upon a time, on the edge of a forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. So his...

Once upon a time, on the edge of a forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. So his sister made him a playmate — Daye, a girl woven from carefully selected flowers and words. And finally, this boy, Rory, had a friend. Rory is gloriously happy, until he learns...

Bloomsbury presents The Puzzle Wood by Rosie Andrews, read by Olivia Vinall. 'Arresting... [a] tale of madness, murder, disputed inheritances and hints of the supernatural' Sunday Times 'Delicious ... dark ... sinister' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of number one bestseller, Pandora 'Thrilling'...