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The Mythmakers: A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of The Hatmakers
From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic.
Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.
When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.
So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . .
Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.
Praise for The Hatmakers series
‘Wonderfully inventive’ The Telegraph
'Imaginative' The Times
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll
Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.
When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.
So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . .
Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker's legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.
Praise for The Hatmakers series
‘Wonderfully inventive’ The Telegraph
'Imaginative' The Times
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' Kirkus
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' Catherine Doyle
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' Anna James
'Absolutely wonderful' Emma Carroll
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2025
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June 25, 2025
Tamzin Merchant has - again - woven a world of magic and adventure and this time she will sweep you through the mysts of legend into the world of Arthurian mythology. We join a young Gwyn, Merlin and Arthur on an epic journey across ancient Britain, meeting giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches, as they unearth a plot to destroy the Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land. Will magic be lost forever? And what will this unlikely trio learn about themselves along the way?
This is a tale that reminds us why we read in the first place — to believe in magic, to seek adventure, and to discover the heroes within us all.
This is a tale that reminds us why we read in the first place — to believe in magic, to seek adventure, and to discover the heroes within us all.
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