Description

In the twilight of his power, Thomas Cromwell, the blacksmith's son who rose to become Henry VIII's most trusted advisor, faces the brutal consequences of his ambition. As the king's grip on power tightens and the court is consumed by paranoia, Cromwell must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and deadly secrets. The execution of Anne Boleyn marks a turning point, plunging England into further turmoil and forcing Cromwell to confront the ghosts of his past and the precariousness of his future. Mantel masterfully weaves a tale of political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and the enduring human struggle for survival in a world where loyalty is a fragile commodity and betrayal lurks in every shadow.

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hardcover

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2020

912 pages

ISBN: 9781443461085

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First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel.

Violence
Death/Grief