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Bring Up the Bodies

Bring Up the Bodies

Historical FictionHistory
Pages
432
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

In the tumultuous court of Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell navigates a dangerous path as he investigates a suspicious death. Accusations fly and alliances shift as Cromwell works to uncover the truth, all while facing the growing power of his enemies. This historical novel plunges readers into the heart of Tudor England, where survival depends on wit and a keen understanding of human nature.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ComplexDarkAtmosphericReflective
Morally GreyRivalsBetrayal

Genres

Historical Fiction History Literary Fiction

About the author

H
Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel is the two-time winner of the Man Booker Prize for her best-selling novels, Wolf Hall, and its sequel, Bring Up the Bodies—an unprecedented achievement. The Royal Shakespeare Company recently adapted Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies for the stage to colossal critical acclaim and a BBC/Masterpiece six-part adaption of the novels will broadcast in 2015. The author of fourteen books, including A Place of Greater Safety, Beyond Black, and the memoir *Giving up the Ghost...

Characters

Thomas CromwellProtagonist
All characters in Bring Up the Bodies