Category Archives: Mantel, Hilary
Hilary Mantel Profile and Books
Hilary Mary Mantel was born in 1952 in Derbyshire in England. Her parents were of Irish descent and she attended Catholic schools. This shaped much of her life and thinking even though she did not remain a practising Catholic. She … Continue reading
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Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel
‘Bring Up The Bodies’ continues on from ‘Wolf Hall’ in the story of Thomas Cromwell, one of King Henry VIII’s closest advisers. The third book in the trilogy – ‘The Mirror and the Light’ is planned for release in 2013/2014. … Continue reading
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Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
‘Wolf Hall’ presents a period of English History from 1500 till 1535 through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. The last time that I encountered Thomas Cromwell in a novel was in ‘The Crown’ by Nancy Bilyeau and there he was … Continue reading
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