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The Wolf Hall series by Hilary Mantel is a historical fiction trilogy that follows the life of Thomas Cromwell in the court of King Henry VIII, set between 1500 and 1540. The series includes three books published between 2009 and 2020, with Wolf Hall (2009) introducing Cromwell's early career and his role in the political landscape of Tudor England. It explores his rise to power and the complexities of his decisions during the early 16th century, as well as the political and religious transformations of the period. The series concludes with The Mirror and the Light (2020), which covers the final years of Cromwell's life. Mantel, a British writer known for her historical and literary works, authored the trilogy.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · 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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Buy on Amazon2012 · 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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Buy on Amazon2020 · 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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What order should I read the Wolf Hall books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Wolf Hall”. Start with “Wolf Hall.”
How many books are in the Wolf Hall series?
We list 3 books by Hilary Mantel , published between 2009–2020.
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