Winner of the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the the Orange Prize Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award `Dizzyingly, dazzlingly good' Daily Mail 'Our most brilliant English writer' Guardian England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes ...
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Winner of the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the the Orange Prize Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award `Dizzyingly, dazzlingly good' Daily Mail 'Our most brilliant English writer' Guardian England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's clerk, and later his successor. Cromwell is a wholly original man: the son of a brutal blacksmith, a political genius, a briber, a charmer, a bully, a man with a delicate and deadly expertise in manipulating people and events. Ruthless in pursuit of his own interests, he is as ambitious in his wider politics as he is for himself. His reforming agenda is carried out in the grip of a self-interested parliament and a king who fluctuates between romantic passions and murderous rages. From one of our finest living writers, Wolf Hall is that very rare thing: a truly great English novel, one that explores the intersection of individual psychology and wider politics. With a vast array of characters, and richly overflowing with incident, it peels back history to show us Tudor England as a half-made society, moulding itself with great passion and suffering and courage.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A striking first edition, ninth impression copy of Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize winning novel, following the life of Thomas Cromwell. The first edition, ninth impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first novel in Hilary Mantel's brilliant trilogy, 'Wolf Hall' covers the years 1500 to 1535, from Thomas Cromwell's teenage years when he runs away from his abusive father, up to the death of Sir Thomas More when Anne Boleyn was Queen. Mantel's novel is a brilliant exploration of the court of Henry VIII and the rapid rise of Thomas Cromwell. 'Wolf Hall' won the Booker Prize in 2009, and it's sequel 'Bring Up the Bodies' won the Booker Prize in 2010. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A couple of very faint marks to the front board. Dust wrapper with a little light edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. The fine first edition of Hilary Mantel's immensely popular award-winning novel, the first in her Cromwell trilogy. The first edition, thirteenth impression of this work. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. This novel was awarded the Booker Prize in 2009. Hilary Mantel's worldwide bestselling historical fiction novel, following the turbulent life of the Tudor figure Thomas Cromwell. The first novel in her trilogy. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dustwrapper is lightly edgeworn, spine is very lightly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
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None. Fine in Fine jacket. A fine first impression of Hilary Mantel's award winning historical fiction novel about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. The first edition, first impression of this celebrated work of historical fiction from the late Hilary Mantel. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper, in the first state. Â The first work in Hilary Mantel's historical trilogy, following the turbulent life of the Tudor figure Thomas Cromwell. 'Wolf Hall' and its sequel, 'Bring Up the Bodies', were awarded the Booker Prize in 2009 and 2012 respective. The final instalment of the trilogy, 'The Mirror and the Light', was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright. One small piece of tape to centre of back strip at dust wrapper reverse, with a small portion of the paper lifting to the reverse of the front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780007230181. Historical Fiction. Signed by Author. ~~Signed by Hilary Mantel~~Near Fine/Near Fine 2nd printing 2009 4th Estate 1st hardback edition, unclipped DJ. Beautiful signature, without dedication. A little top edge wear to jacket and some uneven tanning along top edge of pages compared to the rest of the pages, near Fine tight and unmarked. Size: 159\nx 240\nx 53mm. 672 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; Historical Fiction; Signed by Author. ISBN: 0007230184. ISBN/EAN: 9780007230181. Dewey Code: 823.914. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087335.
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None. Fine in Fine jacket. A fine first impression of Hilary Mantel's award winning historical fiction novel about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. A sought after first edition, first impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first novel in Hilary Mantel's brilliant trilogy, 'Wolf Hall' covers the years 1500 to 1535, from Thomas Cromwell's teenage years when he runs away from his abusive father, up to the death of Sir Thomas More when Anne Boleyn was Queen. Mantel's novel is a brilliant exploration of the court of Henry VIII and the rapid rise of Thomas Cromwell. 'Wolf Hall' won the Booker Prize in 2009, and it's sequel 'Bring Up the Bodies' won the Booker Prize in 2010. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine, with only a couple of very small marks to the head of the front board. Dust wrapper has a few very faint marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A smart signed third impression copy of Hilary Mantel's award winning historical fiction novel about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. The first edition, third impression. Signed by Mantel to the title page, 'Thelma, all good wishes, Hilary Mantel'. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first novel in Hilary Mantel's brilliant trilogy, 'Wolf Hall' covers the years 1500 to 1535, from Thomas Cromwell's teenage years when he runs away from his abusive father, up to the death of Sir Thomas More when Anne Boleyn was Queen. Mantel's novel is a brilliant exploration of the court of Henry VIII and the rapid rise of Thomas Cromwell. 'Wolf Hall' won the Booker Prize in 2009, and it's sequel 'Bring Up the Bodies' won the Booker Prize in 2010. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper spine is sunned, with very light edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
This Tutor era piece is exceptional.If you like literary historical fiction, Wolf Hall is a must. The dialogue is so outstanding, and draws the reader into the book. You and imagin geing in the room, during these monarchicalstruggles of power. Loved it!
william y
Jun 23, 2015
Must read
This is s must read for anyone who enjoys a historical novel written in a most unique style. Hilary Mantel takes you inside the world, and mind, of one of the most interesting men who made the reign of Henry VIII a facinating period. The style of writing would make this a must read regardless of the particular character holding center stage. Can't wait to start the following two books in the series.
bookwomanAnnie
May 1, 2015
Confusing read
Although this book won awards, I have reservations about why it did so. Proper grammar? check. Good editing? check. Historical accuracy? . . . maybe. But who could tell from the way it is written? I had to drag out a history book to put the pieces together.
The novel is a tale spun as though you are viewing another person's dream, wandering in and out of personal and public areas of thought in a single paragraph not clarified by quotation marks. Most of the time there is no clear delineation between the character's actual thought, the imagination of the author, or dream-like state among several characters interacting in a surreal situation, leaving you to wonder if such ever took place, or only was something the character hoped would take place, but never did.
In short, it is a confusing read.
If you like reading something and never really being sure what's going on, then this book is for you. It will help to watch the video production along with reading the book. They need each other to help clarify what is going on.
Carol R
Aug 1, 2013
The other Cromwell
A marvelous book - I imagine reading it over and over. Hilary Mantel has produced a look at the Renaissance in Britain that was so engaging, I had trouble putting the book down but I didn't want it to end, so I rationed my reading. I wanted to move in with Thomas and take care of him.
Democritus3
Jul 5, 2013
Great historical novel
Mantel did her homework in researching the historical background of this novel. The characters come alive and they reflect accurately what we know about the real historical individuals. Great stuff although the revisionist scholars of the English Reformation will hate it.