Mantel, Hilary
Wolf Hall (The Wolf Hall Trilogy) (The Wolf Hall Trilogy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008381691
- author:
- Mantel, Hilary
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wolf Hall is a masterful English novel that brings the opulent, brutal world of the Tudors to vivid life. Hilary Mantel's writing weaves a complex and captivating tale of intrigue, power and politics, set against the backdrop of one of England's most tumultuous periods.
At its heart is the rise of Thomas Cromwell, a low-born boy who rises to become Henry VIII's most powerful advisor, navigating the treacherous waters of court politics and deadly intrigue. Mantel's portrayal of this fascinating figure is both nuanced and compelling, revealing the complexities of a man who was both a master of manipulation and a victim of circumstance.
This gripping and meticulously researched novel is a feast for the imagination, a world of marvels that is both terrifying and mesmerizing. With its vivid prose and meticulous attention to historical detail, Wolf Hall is a truly great English novel that will keep you gripped from start to finish.