Bretwalda Books: 85 books

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Cinderella, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a glass slipper and Prince Charming. What about the hazel twig and what about all those peas? The story as we usually...

An ebook contianing eyewitness accounts of the first British ship to be sunk in World War II - just 10 hours after war was declared. Complete with explanatory text and background on the men and machines involved.The Athenia left port in peacetime, heading for Canada with more than a thousand passengers...

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller.We are all familiar with Little Red Riding Hood, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a grandma and a wicked wolf. What about the archery contest or the pet raven? The story as we usually hear...

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller.We are all familiar with Sleeping Beauty, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a good long sleep. She did not just marry the handsome prince who woke her up and live happily ever after. Dear...

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Puss in Boots, of course, but there is a lot more to him than a pair of boots. What about the hungry snake or the rabbits? The story as we usually hear it today is a very much...

Key note: Thrilling real Life Accounts of Fighting in the Air from 1916 to the Falklands. No.50 Squadron was a leading RAF bomber squadron in World War II and bombed the Falklands in 1982.Formed as a fighter squadron in 1916 to counter the Zeppelin airships that were bombing British cities...

Entertaining yet scholarly account of how an obscure English outlaw has become the star of Hollywood movies, television shows, novels and comics across the world.Robin Hood is one of the most instantly recognisable figures in world history — but did he ever really exist?We are all...

A key naval action that confirmed British control of the Indian Ocean and its rich trade at a crucial point in the Napoleonic Wars. The battle of Pulo Aor is today rather overshadowed by the contemporary victories of Nelson in European waters, but in its day it was every bit as famous as Trafalgar,...

The mighty warrior king Niall Noígíallach dominates the twilight world between history and legend. He was one of the greatest of the High Kings of Ireland in prehistoric days, but one of the least known to modern historians. He gave rise to the powerful and widespread O'Neil (Ui Neill) dynasty...

Speaking from years of experience in the publishing world, Barbara Hayes gives her advice and guidance to anyone who wants to be a successful and published writer. Barbara has worked on comics, newspapers, magazines and books, building up a unique breadth of expertise in many different types and formats of publishing.

On a spring morning in 1470 the peace of Gloucestershire was shattered by the sounds of battle. The Wars of the Roses had come to this peaceful corner of southwestern England in spectacular and bloody fashion.But the battle fought at Nibley Green had very little to do with the dispute between...

A retelling of the classic fairy tales for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller.We are all familiar with the classic fairy stories, but there is so much more to the original versions.Sleeping Beauty did not just marry the handsome prince who woke her up and live happily ever...

Letters explaining English as it is spoken in England, how to behave correctly in England, knowledge you will need when visiting or working in England - or even just speaking to English people. A “value-added” concept in English as a foreign language. Paddy Panda is a cuddly toy living...

The last great untold story of World War II, the career of Hitler’s “Super Fighter” intended to destroy the RAF in the Battle of Britain and why it never succeeded. The super-secret Heinkel He113 fighter was designed to be a high-speed, high-altitude fighter that could outperform, outgun...