{"title":"The Wolf Hall Trilogy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wolf-hall-trilogy-bring-up-the-bodies-hilary-mantel-paperback","title":"Wolf Hall Trilogy: Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel - Historical Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008381684\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Fourth Estate (HarperCollins)\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring Up the Bodies is the electrifying second novel in Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, following the rise and ruthless political mind of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. Winner of the Man Booker Prize and a Sunday Times bestseller, this edition features the striking new cover design created to celebrate the publication of the trilogy's concluding volume, The Mirror and the Light. Now adapted into a major BBC television series, this is essential reading for lovers of literary and historical fiction, and a perfect follow-on to Wolf Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1535, Thomas Cromwell has become Henry VIII's most indispensable adviser, having steered him through his tumultuous break with Rome and the papacy. Yet the king's marriage to Anne Boleyn, once passionately desired, has soured. Anne has failed to give Henry the son he craves, and her sharp tongue and fierce will have alienated the old aristocracy and even Cromwell himself. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne stands accused of adultery, incest and treason, while Jane Seymour waits quietly in the wings. Cromwell must orchestrate the queen's downfall while protecting his own position and the future of the English crown. Written with Mantel's trademark blend of psychological insight, dazzling prose and meticulous historical detail, Bring Up the Bodies brings Tudor England to vivid, unsettling life. It earned Mantel a second Man Booker Prize, cementing the Wolf Hall trilogy's reputation as a landmark of modern literary fiction. Readers who loved Wolf Hall will find this sequel every bit as gripping, propelled by court intrigue, moral ambiguity and a central character whose calculating brilliance is as compelling as it is chilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond novel in the internationally bestselling, Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow adapted into a major BBC\/PBS television series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the trilogy's redesigned cover art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for fans of literary and historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback, perfect for collectors and first-time readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning storytelling from one of Britain's most celebrated novelists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDame Hilary Mantel DBE FRSL (1952–2022) was one of Britain's most celebrated novelists, renowned for her historical fiction, memoirs and short stories. She is the only woman and one of only a handful of writers to have won the Booker Prize twice, both for her Wolf Hall trilogy: Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. The final volume, The Mirror and the Light, completed the trilogy to widespread critical acclaim. Her work is celebrated for its psychological depth and vivid recreation of Tudor history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in historical storytelling, Bring Up the Bodies pulls you deep into the treacherous Tudor court through Thomas Cromwell's razor-sharp perspective. Gripping, intelligent and beautifully written, it's a must-read for fans of prestige TV drama and literary fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with matching UK ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hilary Mantel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226631811454,"sku":"SNG20548","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/bring-up-the-bodies-hilary-mantel-wolf-hall-trilogy-paperback.webp?v=1784369676"},{"product_id":"wolf-hall-hilary-mantel-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel - Wolf Hall Trilogy Book 1 - Historical Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008749552\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Fourth Estate\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWolf Hall is Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize-winning first novel in her acclaimed trilogy tracing the extraordinary rise of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. Blending meticulous historical research with vivid, intimate storytelling, Mantel reimagines Tudor England through the eyes of a blacksmith's son who becomes one of the most powerful men in the kingdom. This paperback edition is perfect for readers who love immersive historical fiction, political intrigue, and richly drawn characters navigating a world of ambition, faith, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSet against the turbulent backdrop of Henry VIII's quest for a male heir and his break from Rome, Wolf Hall follows Thomas Cromwell from his humble beginnings as the son of a violent blacksmith to his position as indispensable advisor to Cardinal Wolsey and, later, the King himself. Cromwell is no simple hero: he is calculating, resourceful, and utterly modern in a world governed by superstition and ceremony. Mantel's prose moves fluidly between the grand theatre of court politics and the private, brutal realities of Tudor life, giving readers a vivid sense of this pivotal moment in English history. The novel captures the collapse of Catherine of Aragon's marriage, the ascent of Anne Boleyn, and the dismantling of the old religious order, filtered through Cromwell's sharp, unsentimental perspective. Wolf Hall doesn't just recount history; it inhabits it, presenting a world of shifting loyalties, competing ambitions, and moral compromise. As the first instalment in a trilogy that won two Booker Prizes and inspired a hit BBC adaptation, this novel set the template for a new kind of historical fiction: rigorous, emotionally resonant, and gripping from first page to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the Booker Prize-winning first novel in Hilary Mantel's celebrated Wolf Hall trilogy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse yourself in meticulously researched Tudor history brought vividly to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow one of literature's most compelling anti-heroes, Thomas Cromwell, from obscurity to power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy prose praised by critics as some of the finest in contemporary English fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, history lovers, and fans of the BBC television adaptation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brand-new paperback edition ideal for gifting or building your historical fiction collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDame Hilary Mantel (1952-2022) was one of Britain's most celebrated novelists, best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy: Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies, and The Mirror \u0026amp; the Light. She won the Booker Prize twice, for Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, and the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction on multiple occasions. Over her career she wrote seventeen books, including A Place of Greater Safety and the memoir Giving Up the Ghost, earning a reputation as one of the finest historical novelists of her generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWolf Hall offers an unforgettable immersion into Tudor politics through the eyes of a truly original protagonist. 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Following Thomas Cromwell as he navigates the King's infatuation with Jane Seymour and the swift downfall of Anne Boleyn, this novel is a masterclass in historical fiction. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction, Tudor history and political drama, this brand-new paperback brings Mantel's razor-sharp prose to readers eager to explore power, loyalty and betrayal within the English court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring Up the Bodies picks up directly after Wolf Hall, as Thomas Cromwell, now Master Secretary to Henry VIII, consolidates his position at the heart of the Tudor court. When the King's eye turns from Anne Boleyn to the quiet Jane Seymour, Cromwell is tasked with the delicate and dangerous business of dismantling a queen. Cromwell is a study in contradiction: ruthless yet reflective, a self-made man navigating a world built on inherited privilege. The narrative moves with tense, controlled precision towards its chilling conclusion, the trial and execution of Anne Boleyn, rendered with a psychological intimacy rarely achieved in historical fiction. Meticulously researched, the book brings authentic Tudor detail to life without ever feeling like a history lesson, embedding real events within a gripping story about the tales people tell to justify what they do. Awarded the Man Booker Prize and the Costa Book of the Year, and adapted into a BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning BBC television series, this novel is a modern classic essential for anyone drawn to the drama of the Tudor court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Man Booker Prize and Costa Book of the Year — a true modern classic of historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive, meticulously researched depiction of Henry VIII's court and the fall of Anne Boleyn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex, morally layered characters that reward book club discussion and re-reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by fans of the acclaimed BBC television adaptation starring Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, portable paperback format ideal for reading on the go or at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDame Hilary Mantel (1952–2022) was one of the greatest English novelists of her generation, best known for her epic Wolf Hall trilogy. She won the Man Booker Prize twice, for Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up the Bodies, an unprecedented achievement, and both novels were also honoured with the Costa Book of the Year. 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