Bring Up the Bodies: A Novel by Hilary Mantel
This historical novel continues the story of Thomas Cromwell, advisor to King Henry VIII of England. The narrative follows Cromwell's rise in power and the political machinations that lead to the downfall of Anne Boleyn. It showcases the manipulative and treacherous world of the Tudor court, where a single misstep can lead to disgrace and execution. Despite the danger, Cromwell manages to navigate the treacherous waters, using his intelligence and cunning to survive.
The 3225th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 993rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)