Description
In this gripping historical novel, Henry VIII's infatuation with Anne Boleyn has curdled into contempt, and her failure to produce a male heir has made her expendable. When Katherine of Aragon dies in exile, Anne becomes the target of a ruthless conspiracy orchestrated by the king's calculating chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, who must navigate treacherous political alliances to bring down the queen and her powerful family. Over a harrowing few weeks, Anne finds herself ensnared in accusations of adultery and treason, while the meek Jane Seymour waits in the wings to claim the crown. Mantel masterfully weaves together court intrigue, personal ambition, and the brutal machinery of Tudor power, exploring the devastating cost of political survival. This second novel in the Cromwell trilogy showcases the author's extraordinary ability to bring history to vivid, complex life through the eyes of one of England's most formidable political operators.
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hardcover
Henry Holt and Company
Published Jan 1, 2012
432 pages
ISBN: 9780805090031
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel.