Hilary Mantel

1952–2022

1 series 11 books in order 8 standalone books

Dame Hilary Mantel (1952-2022) was a British writer whose work includes historical fiction, personal memoirs and short stories. Her first published novel, Every Day Is Mother's Day, was released in 1985, and she went on to write twelve novels, two collections of short stories, a memoir, and numerous articles and opinion pieces. She won the Man Booker Prize twice, for Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up the Bodies, which together with The Mirror and the Light form her Wolf Hall trilogy.

Born: 1952
Known for: Wolf Hall

Series by Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall

3 books in order · 2009–2020

Wolf Hall

2009 · Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall (2009) is a historical novel by English author Hilary Mantel, published by Fourth Estate. Set between 1500 and 1535, the novel follows the…
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Bring Up the Bodies

2012 · Hilary Mantel

Bring Up the Bodies is a 2012 historical novel by Hilary Mantel, sequel to Wolf Hall and part of a trilogy charting the rise and fall of Thomas…
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The Mirror and the Light

2020 · Hilary Mantel

The Mirror & The Light is a historical novel by Hilary Mantel, published in March 2020. It is the final book in her trilogy about Thomas Cromwell, a…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Hilary Mantel written?

We list 11 books by Hilary Mantel across 1 series, published between 1987–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Hilary Mantel's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Wolf Hall.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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