The Last Bard
by Maz Evans· 2025
A rollicking comedy of errors, as the last descendant of William Shakespeare inadvertently summons some of the Bard's most famous characters to help him in a neighbourly dispute.
Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter, but there's a new twist in his family story when he inherits his grandfather's Complete Works of Shakespeare – and the Bard's characters spring from its pages.
As Shakespeare's last living relative, Will can summon the book's heroes, including the murderous Lady Macbeth, Juliet (without her Romeo), Yorick the mournful skull and a mischievous Puck. With his late grandfather's home under threat, Will, his new friends and Ani from next door must fight for their future in a comedy of errors.
Can love's labours win? Or will it all be much ado about nothing?
Celebrates and introduces readers to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way.
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A rollicking comedy of errors, as the last descendant of William Shakespeare inadvertently summons some of the Bard's most famous characters to help him in a neighbourly dispute. Will Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter, but there's a new twist in his family story when he inherits his grandfather's Complete Works of Shakespeare – and the Bard's characters spring from its pages. As Shakespeare's last living relative, Will can summon the book's heroes, including the murderous Lady Macbeth, Juliet (without her Romeo), Yorick the mournful skull and a mischievous Puck. With his late grandfather's home under threat, Will, his new friends and Ani from next door must fight for their future in a comedy of errors. Can love's labours win? Or will it all be much ado about nothing? Celebrates and introduces readers to some of William Shakespeare's best-loved characters in a comic, accessible way.