Tobias Druitt

Tobias Druitt is the joint pseudonym of authors Diane Purkiss and Michael Dowling. They are known for their fantasy novels, with the 'Corydon' series being their notable contribution. The series includes titles such as 'Corydon and the Island of Monsters,' 'Corydon and the Fall of Atlantis,' and 'Corydon and the Siege of Troy.'

Diane Purkiss, one of the individuals behind the pseudonym, holds an academic position as an English tutor at Keble College, Oxford University. Her academic achievements include being the first member of Oxford's English faculty since C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to release a children's book. Michael Dowling, Purkiss's son, is also recognized for his appearance in the Channel 4 documentary series 'Child Genius.' The collaboration between Purkiss and Dowling under the Tobias Druitt name blends their creative energies into the realm of fantasy literature.