Bring Up the Bodies (Thomas Cromwell, #2)
by Hilary Mantel
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 42.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 412 pages.
About Bring Up the Bodies
Alternate Cover Edition ISBN 0805090037 (ISBN13: 9780805090031)The sequel to Hilary Mantel's international bestseller and Man Booker Prize winner Wolf Hall explores one of the most mystifying and frightening episodes in English history: the downfall of Anne Boleyn....Though he battled for years to marry her, Henry VIII has become disenchanted with the audacious Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son, and her sharp intelligence and strong will have alienated his old friends and the noble families of England.When the discarded Katherine, Henry's first wife, dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice, setting in motion a dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over a few terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally himself with his enemies. What price will he pay for Annie's head? (front flap)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hilary Mantel |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 412 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 42,306 |
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What genre is Bring Up the Bodies?
Bring Up the Bodies is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
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Based on 42.3K reader ratings, Bring Up the Bodies has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Bring Up the Bodies?
Bring Up the Bodies has 412 pages.
Who wrote Bring Up the Bodies?
Bring Up the Bodies was written by Hilary Mantel. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Bring Up the Bodies?
The ISBN-13 for Bring Up the Bodies is 9780805090030.0.
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