Mediaeval Myths

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

Scholars, journalists, and politicians uphold Muslim-ruled medieval Spain - "al-Andalus" - as a multicultural paradise, a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived in harmony. There is only one problem with this widely accepted account: It is a myth. In this groundbreaking book, Northwestern University scholar Darío Fernández-Morera tells the full story of Islamic Spain. As professors, politicians, and pundits continue to celebrate Islamic Spain for its "multiculturalism" and "diversity", Fernández-Morera sets the record straight.

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...

From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled.

'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… The newcomer Deep in the Welsh mountains, Eve arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore an abandoned cottage...

A powerful sorceress. A cursed knight. A cryptic prophecy. AD 1356 Padric thinks his recent assignment as lieutenant knight of quiet Chaddesden, Derbyshire, should be easy enough to manage. Until villagers disappear under mysterious circumstances, and the task falls on Padric to find them. However, his investigations become complicated when a cryptic prophecy charges him to rescue the villagers and find an ancient artifact before the solstice. As though that weren’t enough, days later, the mastermind behind the chaos is revealed: a powerful sorceress.A powerful sorceress.

THE KING BOUND BY DUTY. THE KNIGHT HAUNTED BY DESIRE. THE WOLF THE SECRET THAT COULD TEAR THEM APART. Step into the resplendent courts and forests of medieval Brittany in this spellbinding retelling of the 12th-century tale of Bisclavret the werewolf . . . The wolf-sickness strikes always...

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...

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan 'A rich setting, an intricate magic system and incredibly appealing characters . . . A bold new entry into the epic fantasy genre' Andrea Stewart In the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything. And Naila, student at the city's academy, is running out of time to...

Prithvi, a twenty-one-year-old, is searching for a mysterious middle-aged aghori (Shiva devotee), Om Shastri, who was traced more than 200 years ago before he was captured and transported to a high-tech facility on an isolated Indian island. When the aghori was drugged and hypnotized for...

It is said that a monument now stands before the high church of Caerleon: an anvil pierced through with a sword. It is said that the sword can only be taken by the Britons' rightful king... From Sunday Times bestseller Amy Jeffs', Arthur: A New Life mines the deep, elusive seams of a story we...

A stunning reimagining of Tristan and Isolde set in a dystopian world woven with magic. An incredibly addictive debut YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy. ‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!’ Alwyn Hamilton ‘Magical, romantic and deeply nostalgic’ Sarah Underwood It’s been...

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan on The Outcast Mage 'Both classic and utterly original, this is heartfelt fantasy from a wonderful new voice' Tasha Suri on The Outcast Mage The Void Dragon follows on from The Outcast Mage and continues an epic fantasy tale packed with intrigue, adventure and...

Bloomsbury presents Bridget and Gabe Are Not Okay by Lex Croucher, read by Theodora Taylor and Kishore Walker Return to Camelot in the much anticipated and funny follow-up to the instant New York Times bestselling and YA Book Prize winning Gwen & Art Are Not in Love They fell in love. They won a...

"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." --...

An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the wealthiest and most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were arrested, accused of blasphemy, heresy and orgies, and their leaders were burnt at the stake. Part guide, part history, this book investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, via nineteenth century development of the Freemasons, through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones.

A stunning reimagining of Robin Hood, set in the same dystopian world woven with magic as The Enemy’s Daughter. An incredibly addictive YA enemies-to-lovers dystopian fantasy. A soldier with magic. A thief with a secret. A spark that could burn their worlds down. In a desolate, lawless land...

The Last Vigilant begins an unmissable new epic fantasy series, where unforgettable characters, intricate conspiracies and ancient magic collide Shunned by the soldiers he commands, haunted by past tragedies, Sargent Holt Hawley is a broken man. But the child of a powerful ally has gone missing...

Explores the syncretism of Gaelic and Norse cultures and the spirituality that flourished while the Vikings were settled in Ireland Examines the roots of Norse and Irish heathenism, including ancestor veneration and a relationship with household and nature spirits Reveals the Gaelic...

Each story in this 11+ hour collection is woven with the finesse to soothe your mind and whisk you away from the stresses of the modern world. As you delve into tales of heroes and their epic quests, you'll find yourself journeying alongside them, exploring lands of imagination and wonder. The narrations are designed to calm your mind, with a pacing and rhythm conducive to relaxation and sleep.