Description
Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall plunges readers into the treacherous world of Tudor England, chronicling the meteoric rise of Thomas Cromwell from humble beginnings to the right hand of King Henry VIII. As the King grapples with his desire for a male heir and seeks to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Cromwell navigates a labyrinth of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and personal ambition. This masterful historical novel offers a vivid and intimate portrait of a complex man at the heart of seismic change, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of survival in a world where one misstep could mean ruin.
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paperback
Picador
Published Jan 1, 2015
657 pages
ISBN: 9781250077592
paperback
HarperCollins UK
Published Jan 1, 2010
702 pages
ISBN: 9780007230204
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
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