A Year of Folkore, Myth and Magic
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Vendor:Dee Dee Chainey
A Treasury of British Folklore : Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe
Delve into a captivating compendium of British folklore, superstitions, and legends from yesteryear and today. Did you know that in Cumbria, it was once believed that one couldn't die whilst resting on a pillow stuffed with pigeon feathers? Or that emerald hues were considered...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alan Garner
Collected Folk Tales
Penned by the illustrious Alan Garner, whose literary prowess earned him a spot on the Booker Prize shortlist for 'Treacle Walker' and garnered both the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for the timeless classic 'The Owl Service', comes a definitive compendium of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Joan Passey
Cornish Horrors : Tales from the Land's End
Embark on a spine-chilling journey through Cornwall's eerie landscapes with this collection of forgotten Gothic tales. From a sailor's inheritance of an eternally screaming skull to a spectral hare delivering long-overdue justice on the moors, these stories delve deep into the region's rich folklore...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elizabeth Dearnley
Fearsome Fairies : Haunting Tales of the Fae
Imagine, if you will, peculiar visages that dance at the edge of your vision—faces that belong to beings who flit about with uncanny purpose, often materialising beside you when least expected. They peer intently into your countenance, as if searching for someone who, I...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Edward Parnell
Ghostland : In Search of a Haunted Country
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE Hailed as 'a singularly peculiar and splendid literary work' by Philip Hoare and 'a fresh, compelling voice' by Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country, Ghostland is a haunting exploration of the British Isles' most enigmatic landscapes. Grappling...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christopher Hadley
Hollow Places : An Unusual History of Land and Legend
Prepare to embark on a captivating odyssey through a millennium of English lore and history. Christopher Hadley's 'Hollow Places' defies easy categorisation, offering readers a delightfully immersive experience that the Sunday Times hails as 'comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year'. Picture,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amy Jeffs
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain
Storyland, a captivating reimagining of British mythology by Amy Jeffs, has garnered widespread acclaim, earning its place on numerous bestseller lists and award shortlists. This enchanting tome weaves a tapestry of ancient tales, from the misty origins of creation to the Norman conquest, breathing...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:The History Press
The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's rich tapestry of folklore with this exquisite compilation of tales. Culled from The History Press' esteemed Folk Tales series, this volume presents a veritable treasure chest of narratives from a cadre of gifted raconteurs. Within these pages,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Miller
Weird Woods : Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain
Forests have long been a cornerstone of eerie tales, weaving their way through horror, fantasy, gothic, and weird fiction. These shadowy realms are ripe with mystery, where visibility is often obscured and the unexpected lurks at every turn. Amidst the dense foliage, otherworldly beings...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jeremy Harte
Cloven Country : The Devil and the English Landscape
According to legend, the English landscape �_" so calm on the surface �_" is really the Devil�_Ts work. Cloven Country tells of rocks hurled into place and valleys carved out by infernal labour. The Devil�_Ts hideous strength laid down great roads in one night,...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Chris Salisbury
Folk Tales of the Night : Stories for Campfires, Bedtime and Nocturnal Adventures
An enchanting treasury of magical tales handed down through the ages. Infectious and soul-stirring, these are stories crying out to be shared.' - Ben Hoare, award winning wildlife journalist and nature nerdHave you heard the tale of Black Annis, the witch-demon that lurks beneath...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Nicholas Jubber
The Fairy Tellers : A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales
Nicholas Jubber's 'The Fairy Tellers' is a captivating exploration of the hidden origins behind our most cherished magical tales. This riveting work delves into the lives of the dreamers, rebels, and forgotten geniuses who birthed classics like 'Cinderella', 'Hansel and Gretel', and 'Baba Yaga'....- £12.99 GBP
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