'A feminist fairy-tale... A wondrously intricate book, and a witty attack on the patriarchy, this is an instant classic.' Observer From the author who brought y

Contains profiles, ranked in order of significance, of the world's most influential heroes of all time.

In 101 World Heroes, bestselling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents his personal selection of the 100 most heroic figures from the pages of world history

A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives

Fourteen-year-old Jason Walker is transported to a strange world called Lyrian, where he joins Rachel and a few rebels to piece together the Word that can destr