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The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out is 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 Out and 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!

Our Review Panel says...

Maz Evans has crafted a story brimming with humour, heart and unforgettable characters in The Last Bard. From the very first page, readers are swept into a world where friendship and hope shine brightly, even when the odds seem stacked against them.

The premise of the story is a boy (the last living relative of William Shakespeare) with befriends a larger-than-life cast of Shakespeare characters who have jumped right out of the pages of an inherited copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare.

The main characters are wonderfully drawn; flawed, funny and full of life. Their struggles and triumphs feel real,  whether it’s their witty banter, moments of vulnerability or the courage they show when faced with daunting challenges. At its core, this is a story about friendship and hope in dark times. Maz Evans balances these heartfelt themes with her signature humour and fast-paced storytelling, making the book both deeply emotional and entertaining.

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