Thomas Cromwell Series by Hilary Mantel contains 3 Novels the first two of which won the Booker Prize and tells the story of an aid to Henry VIII, from his life in the east end of London and his subsequent rise through the English Establishment to his spectacular down fall.
| Series | Thomas Cromwell |
| Writer | Hilary Mantel |
| Number of Books | 3 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
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Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel
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In the 1520s, England teeters on the brink of chaos. Without a male heir, civil war looms if Henry VIII dies. Desperate for an annulment to marry Anne Boleyn, Henry faces fierce opposition from the pope and Europe. Enter Thomas Cromwell—pragmatic, ruthless, and visionary—who maneuvers to secure Henry’s ambitions, navigating the king’s unpredictable temper. Cromwell’s influence grows as he breaks down resistance, but the cost of his success remains uncertain amidst Henry’s volatile rule.
Bring up the Bodies
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Henry VIII’s passion for Anne Boleyn has soured. Though he fought to marry her, Anne’s failure to produce a son and her bold nature have turned his court against her. With Katherine of Aragon now dead, Anne’s protection is gone, leaving her vulnerable to venomous rumors and the ambition of her enemies. Soon, she faces a shocking trial on charges of adultery and treason. Thomas Cromwell, Henry’s trusted adviser, is ready to destroy her, yet Anne and her powerful family are not willing to fall quietly. Cromwell must unite with his foes to dismantle the Boleyn faction, but victory will come at a high cost.
The Mirror and the Light
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Beginning in the aftermath of Anne Boleyn’s execution, The Mirror & the Light follows Thomas Cromwell as he consolidates his power under Henry VIII’s volatile rule. Cromwell, the blacksmith’s son who has risen to the heights of English society, is riding the waves of influence and innovation. His vision for England encompasses religious reform and new policies—transformations no one but Cromwell dares to imagine. Yet, amid rebellions, foreign threats, and Henry’s ruthless nature, Cromwell’s position remains precarious. As his power grows, so does the host of enemies eager to see him fall. Hilary Mantel’s masterful trilogy culminates here, capturing Cromwell as a figure of staggering ambition and complexity, bound to both shape and be shattered by his age.
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