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Bring Up the Bodies
Series: The Wolf Hall Trilogy
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Now a major TV series
Winner of the Man Booker Prize
The second book in Hilary Mantel’s award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, with a stunning new cover design to celebrate the publication of the much anticipated The Mirror and the Light
The Booker Prize-winning and bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall, now a major TV series
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Now a major TV series. Winner of the Man Booker Prize.
The second book in Hilary Mantel’s award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, with a stunning new cover design to celebrate the publication of the much-anticipated The Mirror and the Light.
An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.
‘Our most brilliant English writer’ – Guardian
Bring Up the Bodies unlocks the darkly glittering court of Henry VIII, where Thomas Cromwell is now chief minister. With Henry captivated by plain Jane Seymour and rumours of Anne Boleyn's faithlessness whispered by all, Cromwell knows what he must do to secure his position. But the bloody theatre of the queen's final days will leave no one unscathed.
‘A great novel of dark and dirty passions, public and private. A truly great story’ – Financial Times
‘In another league. This ongoing story of Henry VIII’s right-hand man is the finest piece of historical fiction I have ever read’ – Sunday Telegraph
Series: The Wolf Hall Trilogy
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Wolf Hall
Now a major TV series. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. The first book in Hilary Mantel’s award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, with a new cover design to celebrate the publication of the much anticipated The Mirror and the Light. From one of our finest living writers, Wolf Hall is that very rare thing: a truly great English novel. ‘Every bit...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Mirror and the Light
The long-awaited and bestselling conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, The Mirror and the Light, brings the faltering reign of Henry VIII to life with vivid and immersive detail. Picking up where Bring Up the Bodies left off, this tome begins in May 1536, immediately following the swift and brutal execution of Anne Boleyn. Thomas Cromwell,...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Bring Up the Bodies
Now a major TV series. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. The second book in Hilary Mantel’s award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, with a stunning new cover design to celebrate the publication of the much-anticipated The Mirror and the Light. An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Bring Up the Bodies
Now a major TV series. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. Winner of the Costa Book of the Year. Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. ‘Simply exceptional…I envy anyone who hasn’t yet read it’ Daily Mail ‘A gripping story of tumbling fury and terror’ Independent on Sunday Bring Up the Bodies unlocks the darkly glittering court of Henry VIII,...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Mirror and the Light
Now a major TV series The Sunday Times bestseller Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlisted for the Booker Prize ‘It is a book not read, but lived’ Telegraph ‘Her Cromwell novels are, for my money, the greatest English novels of this century’ Observer ‘If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?’ The Mirror...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Wolf Hall
Now a major TV series. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award. ‘Dizzyingly, dazzlingly good’ Daily Mail ‘Our most brilliant English writer’ Guardian In this brilliant novel, Hilary Mantel brings the opulent, brutal world of the Tudors to bloody, glittering life. It is the backdrop to the rise...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Mirror and the Light
Soon to be a major TV series The Sunday Times bestseller Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlisted for the Booker Prize ‘It is a book not read, but lived’ Telegraph ‘Mantel has taken us to the dark heart of history … and what a show’ The Times The Sunday Times bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Bring Up the Bodies
Now a major TV series Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012 Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the Year Shortlisted for the 2013 Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Simply exceptional…I envy anyone who hasn’t yet read it’ Daily Mail ‘A gripping story of tumbling fury and terror’ Independent on Sunday With this historic win for Bring Up the Bodies,...PaperbackSold Out -
Wolf Hall
Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2009 'Lock Cromwell in a deep dungeon in the morning,' says Thomas More, 'and when you come back that night he'll be sitting on a plush cushion eating larks' tongues, and all the gaolers will owe him money.' England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies has been lauded for its exceptional prose and ability to bring history to life. Critics praised her imaginative power and moral nuance, stating she redefines a well-known period in English history with mastery. The novel is often described as even more compelling than its predecessor, offering a gripping and inventive portrayal of political intrigue during Anne Boleyn's downfall. Reviewers note its ability to capture readers' attention, arguing it is a standout achievement in historical fiction.
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ISBN: 9780008381684
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 November 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Hilary Mantel is the author of fourteen books, including A Place Of Greater Safety, Beyond Black, the memoir Giving Up The Ghost, and the short-story collection The Assassination Of Margaret Thatcher. Her two most recent novels, Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up The Bodies, have both been awarded the Man Booker Prize - an unprecedented achievement.
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