These lively and entertaining folk tales form one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Jan Williams. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Essex reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Discover the places in the Essex landscape where dragons lurked and smugglers hid their treasure. Read about the infamous Boudicca, Edith Swan-neck and the adulterous Kitty Canham and learn of the tragic tales of Essex's witches and cunning men.

Jan Williams, who lives in Brighlingsea, Essex, has been a professional storyteller since 1990. She is a founding member of Essex Storytellers who travel the world telling tales, running workshops and collecting folk tales. They have their own website www.essexstorytellers.co.uk