Continuing what began in WOLF HALL, we return to the court of Henry VIII, to witness the irresistible rise of Thomas Cromwell as he contrives the destruction of Anne Boleyn. By 1535 Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn. But the split from the Catholic Church has left England dangerously isolated, and Anne has failed to give the king an heir. Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour. Negotiating the politics of the court, Cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy Henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. But neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of Anne’s final days.
Boekinformatie
Schrijver: Hilary Mantel
Titel: Bring Up the Bodies
Uitgeverij: Fourth Estate (GB)
Jaartal: 2012
Bladzijden: 486
Genre: geschiedenis
Leeftijd: 18+
Mijn mening:
- Ik heb dit boek juli 2013 gekocht bij een boekwinkel in Oban in Schotland
- mijn exemplaar is uit 2013