Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on November 28, 2019. This edition spans 653 pages and presents a vivid portrayal of the Tudor era, focusing on the life and rise of Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in the court of Henry VIII. The narrative immerses readers in a world marked by both opulence and brutality, capturing the complexities of political intrigue and personal ambition.
In this book, readers will encounter the intricate dynamics of power and the challenges faced by Cromwell as he navigates the treacherous landscape of Tudor politics. The story delves into themes of cultural heritage and biographical elements, offering a rich exploration of historical events and figures. Wolf Hall serves as the first installment in Mantel’s acclaimed trilogy, setting the stage for the subsequent developments in Cromwell’s life and the tumultuous times he inhabits.
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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 as good as they said it was’ Observer
‘Terrific’ Margaret Atwood
‘As soon as I opened this book I was gripped. I read it almost non-stop’ The Times
In Wolf Hall, one of our very best writers brings the opulent, brutal world of the Tudors to bloody, glittering life. It is the backdrop to the rise and rise of Thomas Cromwell: lowborn boy, charmer, bully, master of deadly intrigue, and , finally, most powerful of Henry VIII’s coutiers.
‘Dizzyingly, dazzlingly good’ Daily Mail
‘Terrifying. It is a world of marvels. But it is also a world of horrors, where screams are commonplace. A feast’ Daily Telegraph
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