This historical novel is the second in the trilogy about Thomas Cromwell, King Henry VIII's closest confidant and Master Secretary. The first book, Wolf Hall, covers many years in Cromwell's life, but this book covers a little more than a year, and details the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn. If you love your novels steeped in history, you should enjoy this series. Both Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies won the prestigious Man Booker Award, and Hilary Mantel is adept at capturing the flavor of the times and the historical detail, as well as the people, from Cromwell to King Henry VIII, to Anne Boleyn and the powerful of the time. ~ Katherine
"Though he battled for years to marry her—a story told in Wolf Hall—Henry is now disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son, and her sharp intelligence alienates his old friends and the noble families of England. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over a few terrifying weeks, Cromwell ensnares her in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour waits her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle, and to defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must now ally himself with his enemies. What price will he pay for Anne’s head?" ~ From the Publisher
WINNER OF THE 2012 MAN BOOKER PRIZE
WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE
Named One of the 10 Best Books of the Year by
The New York Times Book Review • The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly
Named a Best Book of the Year by
The New Yorker • Time • USA Today • The Economist • NPR • The Atlantic • Los Angeles Times • The Wall Street Journal • Chicago Tribune • Entertainment Weekly • The Daily Beast • Financial Times • The Christian Science Monitor • San Francisco Chronicle • Seattle Times •
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