Last Bard (HB)

The bestselling author ofWho Let the Gods Outis back with a brand new story packed full of humour and heart! Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in an unexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather's copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare - and makes a surprising discovery. As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Will can summon the Bard's heroes from the pages . . . and now he has some extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his life around. Superstar Maz Evans - bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Outand Oh Maya Gods series - is BACK with a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademark humour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces reader to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in the UK alone! PRAISE FOR THE LAST BARD: 'This is Maz Evans at her absolute best ... readers of all ages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.' A.F. STEADMAN 'Sublime storytelling from a master.'M. G. LEONARD 'Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright's quill ? You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll snort milk out your nose.' ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at her peerless best!' PHIL EARLE