Bring Up the Bodies

Hilary Mantel's acclaimed second instalment in her Thomas Cromwell trilogy transports readers into the shadowy machinations of Henry VIII's court, where the chief minister orchestrates the downfall of Anne Boleyn. As the king's obsession with Jane Seymour grows and dangerous rumours swirl, Cromwell must navigate a treacherous landscape of ambition, betrayal, and power. Winner of the Man Booker Prize and Costa Book of the Year, this masterwork of historical fiction captures a pivotal and sinister chapter in English history with unparalleled literary brilliance.