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Mythology

Tales' category of mythology contains some of the oldest written texts in history. The mythology books will take you on adventurous journeys through ancient worlds of brave heroes and great gods of the past. Our collection covers myth from all around the world. You can find stories about the Vikings’ Norse gods and sorceresses, but you can also dive into the legendary and heroic tales of Ancient Greece. You can also get wiser on Ancient Egypt and it’s gods and pharaohs. Finally you will find mythology books about Ancient Japan with descriptions of its traditions and customs. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of the past.
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  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £14.49

    Stumbling blindly through too many ups and downs wasn't how Rosie was hoping her life would turn out.With her sight still gone, it becomes harder and harder to find her way. Still, she's determined to heal as many cursed citizens as she can find, restoring their lives to them at much painful cost to her.While Dub remains firm that Rosie will remain blind until Kerdik obeys him, her plans for Avalon's redemption never waver. It isn't until the other two Brothers of Destruction surface that she realizes her best efforts might not be enough."Blind Girl" is book nine of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £17.99

    Rosie Avalon's honeymoon is over before it begins.When Rosie moves back to Faite to start her second life with Kerdik, chaos is just around the corner. His promises of a peaceful life can't cover over the secret he's been hiding. When new creatures encroach on Avalon's borders, Rosie has to put aside her tumultuous personal life so she can focus on the millions who depend on her.Though Kerdik has never felt more far away, Rosie knows that the only way to help Avalon is to take back her role as queen, and lead the nation herself."Other Girl" is book twelve of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £13.99

    When the people Rosie loves are in danger, there's nothing she won't do. With Brighde trapped by Morgan le Fae, Rosie begs Kerdik not to put himself in danger. With no way to help him when he goes missing, Rosie turns to unlikely allies. When Lane sacrifices everything to walk straight into the heart of the battle, Rosie knows there can be no life for her without Lane.Bastien and Rosie hold nothing back as they set out to free Kerdik, and end Morgan le Fae once and for all. Little do they know that the biggest danger to Avalon doesn't come from the evil they can see, but the evil that's been cleverly hidden."Stubborn Girl" is book seven of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £13.99

    No one told Rosie what life with the Untouchables would be like. Handling Bastien's demons are nothing to the shadows Madigan and Link bring into the castle, causing chaos at every turn. When Rosie realizes there's yet more danger, she rides off with Link to save Lane and her friends. It's not until Rosie faces the unthinkable that she truly learns what it means to wear the mark of an Untouchable. Now her life will never be the same, leaving her to either accept her fate, or run screaming from it all."Untouchable Girl" is book six of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £18.99

    Trying to keep up with a world on the brink of war leaves Rosie feeling like the stupid girl. Barely able to lift her head, Rosie is taken away from Morgan le Fae's clutches. The haven of Province 9 is a welcome respite while Rosie tries to get back on her feet. With her father still bedridden, Kerdik takes it upon himself to do all he can to liberate King Urien. Though dangers from the borders threaten to tear the fragile kingdom apart, it's the threats from inside the castle that are most catastrophic. While Rosie tries to help Lane unite her kingdom, she learns secrets about the Untouchables that could undo all they've worked to rebuild. Everyone warns her that relying on Kerdik will end badly, but trusting Bastien just might be the biggest danger of all."Stupid Girl" is book four of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £18.99

    Running toward danger is about to become Rosie's full-time job. When a grizzled stranger crashes into her life and lifts the concealment that has marred her face since childhood, Rosie Avalon leaves everything she knows behind. Pulled into a realm teeming with magical creatures, Rosie must navigate this new, broken world while avoiding capture by the evil queen, who knows there's more to Rosie than meets the eye. Bastien is an Untouchable, feared and shunned by all but a handful of elite warriors. His realm has been ravaged by the evil queen's reign, but he will stop at nothing to save the land he loves, even if it means pushing Rosie past her breaking point. Thrust into a quest that threatens to destroy her family, Rosie's path is clear: she must sacrifice all she holds dear to save a world on the brink of collapse, and hope she doesn't lose herself along the way.If you like the twists and turns of a harrowing coming of age story, you'll love Ugly Girl, the first in a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey. Read now to start this heart-pounding adventure!

  • by Kayla St. James
    £17.99

    Vanya Cardan always knew she would marry a lord. But her mother died when she was just a girl, and her father had no interest in raising her properly. She had been left to her own devices for so long that Vanya had never considered the fact that she might be used as a political bargaining tool. Romance and marriage were never in her plans-but when the Lord of Rigan summons her to Aired, his orders must be obeyed. As the eldest bastard of the Lord of Rigan, Saros Aka has been all over his father's lands as his representative, bearing the lord's seal and carrying his authority. But even though he has been claimed by an elven lord, his orc bloodline haunts him at every turn. Playing escort to a spoiled daughter of one of his father's lords on the dangerous southern road was not a task he ever expected to be saddled with. He has a duty to protect her, but leaving her on the side of the dirt road wouldn't be a bad option, either. Protected by the Orc is a dark fantasy romance. It contains dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £14.99

    In a world constantly shifting, Rosie should be careful what she wishes for.When Uncle Dub barrels into the picture, all bets are off. The world and the abilities Rosie thought she knew are suddenly turned upside-down, leaving Avalon shuddering under the gravity of a queen without limits. Kerdik and Lugh do all they can to help, but when fresh chaos steals their focus, Rosie's steady team begins to splinter apart.Buried secrets come to light, and Rosie soon realizes that if she wants a brighter future for Avalon, she's going to have to make it happen by herself."Lonely Girl" is book thirteen of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £14.99

    Rosie realizes she's bitten off more than she can chew when Bastien returns.Letting Bastien take up his old post as her Guardien proves more complicated than either of them are prepared for. With King Urien on his feet, and the Avalon Rose on the throne, the kingdom rallies, ready for a rebirth. When an attack on the land threatens to crush what's left of all that's good in Avalon, Rosie has no choice but to rely on Kerdik, whose blessings almost always turn to curses."Broken Girl" is book five of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £17.99

    Sometimes accepting who you are is the greatest battle of all.No matter how hard she tries, Rosie worries that she won't be able to save all the vampires who are doomed to be burned. With time slipping through her fingers, Rosie makes a choice that she knows will follow her forever. Haunted by crimes she didn't mean to commit, Rosie is certain Bastien will never be able to forgive her.Striking out on a mission to help Kerdik find his father, Rosie vows to do all she can to end Dother for the good of Faîte. With Lugh by her side and Dub on the loose, Rosie knows that no many how many lifetimes she lives, this final battle will haunt her forever."Dangerous Girl" is the eleventh installment of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by David Allen Schlaefer
    £15.99

    When the cold hand reaches southward,reaches with its frozen fingers,comes a child into the northland,all the clans to bring together. While Löhi, the Witch of the North, lays waste to the Far Northern Land town-by-town, Ulla's power continues to grow. Strong, pitiless, and relentless, Ulla measures all others against her utter devotion to their seemingly doomed cause. Accompanied by Kaukomieli, the young wizard whose love for her conflicts with his sense of duty, she prowls the Marches ambushing Löhi's servants and giving no quarter. Feared by all as much as she is loved, Ulla is now her people's final hope. In desperation, Ulla and Väinämöinen journey in spirit-form to hell to bargain with its lord for a weapon with which to slay the Witch. The quest takes them at last to Pohjola itself and a final confrontation with Löhi that powerfully evokes the Finnish heroic spirit and leads to a shocking, unexpected denouement. THE QUEEN OF POHJOLA, Book III of the Far Northern Land Saga, goes where no epic fantasy has gone before-Finnish mythology and the world of the Kalevala, where legendary heroes like the wizard Väinämöinen mix with original characters like Ulla to create a unique mosaic wholly new to fantasy literature.

  • by Sophia Caleb
    £24.99

    Forest Fairy Coloring Book: Adult Fairyland Beauties, Beautiful Midnight Fairies Coloring BookImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of fairies with this delightful Forest Fairy Coloring Book, designed specifically for adults. Discover the whimsical charm of forest fairies and midnight beauties as you color your way through a magical journey. This captivating coloring book is the perfect way to unwind, relax, and let your creativity soar as you bring each enchanting illustration to life.This coloring book features:¿ Ultimate stress reliever: Coloring 30 unique illustrations brings tranquility and joy, melting your stress away¿ Single-sided pages: Each image is placed on its own page, preventing bleed-through and ensuring a neat final result¿ Relaxation and meditation: Coloring supports stress reduction and provides a soothing, meditative experience for the mind¿ All skill levels welcome: Carefully crafted images cater to both beginners and coloring experts, offering an enjoyable experience for everyone¿ High-quality paper: Perfect for using gel pens, pencils, pastels, or crayons, this premium paper ensures a fantastic coloring experienceEscape the everyday hustle and bustle by delving into the ethereal realm of forest fairies and midnight enchantresses. This extraordinary coloring book will captivate your imagination and provide countless hours of relaxation and creative fulfillment.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £12.49

    Hope can be a dangerous thing.Lucy Kincaid swore she'd never go back to Undraland, but with her mother's promise of possibly finding Linus buried there, Lucy knows she has no choice. She'll stop at nothing to unearth her brother, even if Jens thinks she's lost her mind.Without a second thought, Lucy barrels through Undraland with her Merry Band of Thieves - plus Tucker. Though she knows she can't trust his reckless antics, she comes to terms with the fact that she has no choice but to work with the man who abducted her. It's Undraland as she's never seen it before, and this time Lucy won't leave until the land that abandoned her family gives her back her brother.Lucy at Last is book eight in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by H J Reese
    £16.49

    If the Witcher was thrust into A Court of Thorns and RosesStay out of the problems of the island Sweet Summerfae, Valentina, did not listen when she gave up the enemy's secrets to save a loved one from an ambush in a growing war. The War of Many is brewing And those secrets take her to the frontlines, captive to the worst court of all-the firefae to the east. Stay away from the Wild Hunt But it's either escape with the gorgeous deadly Hunter whose shadows call to the darkness in her or back to the endless burning fire of Autumn Court. Once worlds apart-now leashed together And they could never be more at odds. Valentina's hate for Kaderyn's arrogance is enough to draw the attention of absent gods. The two are forced on a quest for survival across an island of deceiving fae, dangerous monsters, and meddling, rhyming pixies. But that hate soon transforms into a desire neither expect as she lights a path through his darkness, and his shadows start leading her home. The darkness of the Hunt is going to find out exactly what the light of Summer is made of Dancing with Darkness is a slow burn, mild spice fantasy romance. Book two, Shadows of Solace, carries the payload of a 'one love, all-consuming, romance' with heat and court intrigue ramped up. The world of Eadha is full of unique fantasy creatures, magical artifacts, and tavern-type songs. The Wild Hunt books are NOT dark romance. Content warnings include: violence, swearing, hunting/animal related triggers and sexual content not meant for those under 18, see inside book for farther clarification.

  • by Kytka Hilmarova
    £18.49

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £11.49

    When the lines blur between how far you should fight, and how much you can forgive, Lucy has to decide if redemption is in the cards.Lucy and her Merry Band of Thieves are certain that if they can survive the farlig fisk, nothing is too great to tear them apart. They never counted on their ship landing in Bedra, a land filled with women who use lavender powder to suck the wills from the strongest of men. Jens faces his greatest test as he tries to make it out of Bedra unscathed by the manipulative Mares.Tensions run high as laplanding takes Lucy and Jamie to a whole new level of angst that they must work through together. Foss sheds more layers of his Depravity of Man curse, catching Lucy's eye as they trek through Undraland on their way to tear down the last portal in Elvage. Charles Mace stands by his sister's side as her Uncle Rick makes an executive decision that changes Lucy's life forever.Elvage is book four in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £12.99

    When trusting the wrong person can get you locked up, Lucy isn't sure where to turn.With half the team left behind or assumed dead, Lucy, Jamie and Foss sail to Fossegrim, a land where Foss is one of the four most powerful men, and Lucy is blonde chum for slave-traders, thieves and the like. Keeping her head down is the least of Lucy's concerns when she gets thrown with other abductees and put up for auction.With her guardian gnome MIA, Lucy has to learn to work with the one person who hates her most, leading her to make dark decisions she never would have considered. Foss takes Lucy through the dangerous parts of his land as they fight with and for each other. The angry Fossegrim sacrifices much, hoping the woman he despises will somehow prove herself worthy of fighting by his side.Fossegrim is book three in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Jordan Parr
    £12.99 - 20.49

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £11.49

    Lucy Kincaid wanted a simple life with a white picket fence, but after Jens took her to Undraland, she knew that wouldn't be in the cards.Learning to maneuver the landmines of laplanding with her boyfriend's best friend is more than Lucy bargained for. Prince Jamie has access to Lucy's every thought, making it impossible to have a moment to herself, or run away from her problems. Pesta, the evil Siren, wants Lucy dead, and will stop at nothing to protect her kingdom that slowly sucks the life from the magical people of Undraland.Nik and Jens lead the way with Lucy as they battle innumerable foes to tear down Pesta's portal in Nøkken.Nøkken is book two in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

  • by Andrea J Antico
    £8.99

    Capturing the magic of a classic children's story about a sugarplum fairy, Andrea Antico sets the stage for an imaginative winter narrative about a bare deciduous tree living in the middle of an evergreen forest.Neglected and even abused by children who come to play and picnic in the forest, the tree rues the loss of its vibrant summer self. The legendary fairy discovers it drooping amidst the forest greenery and voila! with her wand, transforms it into a sugarplum tree.Charming illustrations make vivid the elements of Antico's story; initial disdain for ugliness (the poor tree), recognition of hidden value (discovering beauty in the tree once it was decorated), and the heartwarming benefits of kindness (the ultimate fun around the tree, then its spillover goodness to family and friends).Young readers see without being told in so many words the rewards of inclusion. It's a skillfully executed lesson in humanity, one created by an elementary school teacher and librarian who knows kids-and whose grasp of young children's capacities is obvious.She has added the bonus of concrete suggestions for teachers (and presumably parents) to enhance the reading of telling of the book. And Virginia Small's delightful, sometimes surprising illustrations add fillip to her work.

  • by Ed Neele Grace
    £16.99

  • by T. S. Colunga
    £16.49

    It's time to fight. Two years since the necromancer was defeated. The queen is missing, presumed dead, and King Vanarzir is back to taking and enlisting children. He begins this warpath in the Bomoku Mountains, home to the mysterious Dragonborn. Rafik returns to Alutopek, traveling to join the rebellion and stop the king. Easier said than done, though, when a hound from the underworld begins hunting down him and his friends. This is Book 2 in the Reign of Shadows series.

  • by Éditions Rival
    £14.49

    En 1701, Blanche se rebelle: si la France n'offre pas de droits aux femmes, qu'à cela ne tienne, elle sera un garçon.Élevée dans une ferme de Villebois dans l'Angoumois, elle endosse l'identité de son défunt frère, Henri, et parcourt la campagne entourée de ses trois compagnons. Justicière, elle défend les opprimés de son village, notamment de son ennemi juré, Gauthier. Un jour, le duc de La Valette s'installe au château de Villebois et recherche un garde du corps pour assurer sa sécurité. Blanche se présente et entre à son service.Peu à peu, elle gagne la confiance et l'affection du duc. Mais quand les sentiments s'en mêlent, la jeune femme est confrontée à un dilemme... comment assumer son rôle tout en préservant son secret ? Et si l'amour l'emportait sur son devoir et ses convictions ?

  • by Jessica Vendetti
    £12.49 - 18.99

  • by Mary Jo Dyre
    £17.99

  • by Charles Egbert Craddock
    £31.49

    The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain - And other stories is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

  • by Charles E. Craddock
    £31.49

    The Young Mountaineers - Short stories is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

  • by Charles E. Craddock
    £42.99 - 43.49

  • by Sebastian Berg
    £10.99 - 15.49

  • by Mary E. Twomey
    £16.99

    Life feels impossible when you don't know who you are.When Rosie wakes after her year-long coma, she opens her eyes to a world she doesn't recognize, in a body she doesn't understand. While her mind is convinced she's sixteen years old, her country hasn't stopped needing her to fight for them. When the man in green body paint tries to convince her that they're married, Rosie runs away from Avalon, determined to find out who's telling the truth, and most importantly, who she is.Not knowing who she can trust, Rosie leaves no stone unturned in her quest to remember the lives she's forgotten. When she comes across a charming man named Dub, Rosie has to decide if following him into the unknown will lead her to a better life, or if trusting Dub will be her ruin."Only Girl" is the final installment of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Mythology
Mythology is the foundation of many of today's stories, take for example the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, a well-known story that goes back to the celtic mythologies. It has fascinated many writers all around the world and with good reason. Myths take you on fascinating and sometimes even magical journeys and into the ancient worlds of the past. The mythologies build on folklore and you can learn a lot about the ancient lifestyles by reading mythology books. The themes in mythologies are often built around honor and bravery, but the tales also have their own universal moral message. 

Norse mythology books
In the Nordic countries we have a long and proud history of folk tales and some of them can be traced all the way back to the Middle Ages and even before that, to what we describe as the Norse period, where all the Scandinavian countries were connected as one and not divided into nations. The North was instead formed by many smaller societies, who lived comparatively insulated and connected to nature. Such a life could be hard and created fertile soil for folklore and the belief in supernatural creatures, which are found in many folk tales. Most of the tales were part of an oral tradition and were often handed down through many generations. The mythology tales were first written down and converted into mythology books many years after they were told for the first time. 
We cannot mention the Norse period without the Vikings. Vikings are known all over the world for their strength, ships and sometimes brutal conquests, but the Vikings were defined by so much more than that. They had for example a vivid and intriguing tradition for mythology. To the Vikings they were so much more than myths, it was their religion. The Norse religion referred to as Asatru consists of multiple gods, goddresses, brave heroes and volvas, which were strong female sorcerers and fortune tellers. If you want to find your way to get started in Nordic mythology you can find a good description and overview in Penguin Book of Norse myths - Gods of the Vikings

Greek mythology books
Some of the greatest and most famous myths are found in Ancient Greece. You might have heard about the gods Zeus and Prometheus, the goddesses Athena and Aphrodite, and the heroes Hercules and Achilles? They are just a few of the unique figures of Ancient Greek mythology. They are found in some of the greatest classics of world literature; the Iliad and the Odyssey written by Homer. At Tales you can get them as mythology books in their traditional verse form, but we would also recommend you to take a look at Stephen Fry’s interpretations of the classical tales. Fry takes the timeless classics into modern times by rewriting the mythologies in a modern, easy understandable english, but he still keeps the essence of the Ancient mythologies. You can find Stephen Fry’s Heroes and Mythos in our selection of mythological books. 

Egyptian mythology books
Another world of mythologies is found in Ancient Egypt. Here we come across Ancient gods and goddesses with faces formed as animals. One of the central gods in Egyptian mythology is the sun god Ra. Ra was the incarnation of the sun, which was the foundation of life. In Egyptian mythology we also find mummies. Mummies were the deceased faraos, who were embalmed and covered in gaze to restore them for the afterlife. The god Osiris would then help them on their way through the afterlife. The mummies were placed in their own pyramid, who would show the greatness of the faraos for the times to come. The pyramids still stand in Egypt and show the history of the past. Among our egyptian mythology books you find the book Egyptian Mythology, which has collected all the fascinating tales of Ancient Egypt and all its gods, goddesses and legendary creatures. 

Japanese mythology books 
You can also find japanese mythology books in Tales’ selection. The japanese myths are little known to people, but contain many amazing stories. You can for example find the story behind the samurais, an Ancient collection of warriors in the japanese armies. A samurai had to live up to certain virtues in order to keep his status. A samurai should both be loyal and have a high level of endurance, modesty, and honor. You could learn a lot about a country from its mythology, because it is the foundation of the country’s culture, although a lot of changes have found place since then. If you aren’t familiar with japanese mythology, we recommend you to read the Handbook of Japanese Mythology among our collection of japanese mythology books. 

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