Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel - Wolf Hall Trilogy - Historical Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008749576
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Age Range: Adult (16+)

Overview:
Step into the treacherous world of Henry VIII's court with Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel's Man Booker Prize-winning sequel to Wolf Hall. 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.

About the Book:
Bring 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.

Key Benefits:

• Winner of the Man Booker Prize and Costa Book of the Year — a true modern classic of historical fiction.
• Immersive, meticulously researched depiction of Henry VIII's court and the fall of Anne Boleyn.
• Complex, morally layered characters that reward book club discussion and re-reading.
• Loved by fans of the acclaimed BBC television adaptation starring Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis.
• Compact, portable paperback format ideal for reading on the go or at home.

About the Author:
Dame 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. Mantel is the author of numerous other acclaimed books, including A Place of Greater Safety, Beyond Black, and the memoir Giving Up the Ghost.

Why You'll Love This Novel:
For readers wanting historical fiction rich with intrigue, psychological depth and unforgettable prose, Bring Up the Bodies delivers a masterful portrait of power, ambition and betrayal in the Tudor court that lingers long after the final page.

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