The second book in Hilary Mantels award-winningWolf Halltrilogy, with a stunning new cover design to celebrate the publication of the much anticipatedThe Mirror and the Light An astounding literary accomplishment,Bring Up the Bodiesis the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists. Our most brilliant English writerGuardian Bring Up the Bodiesunlocks the darkly glittering court of Henry VIII, where Thomas Cromwell is now chief minister. With Henry captivated by plain Jane Seymour and rumours of Anne Boleyn's faithlessness whispered by all, Cromwell knows what he must do to secure his position. But the bloody theatre of the queen's final days will leave no one unscathed. A great novel of dark and dirty passions, public and private. A truly great storyFinancial Times In another league. This ongoing story of Henry VIIIs right-hand man is the finest piece of historical fiction I have ever read Sunday Telegraph