Hilary Mantel Libros

1520. Inglaterra está a un paso del desastre. Si el rey muere sin un heredero varón, la guerra civil amenaza con destruir el país. Tras veinte años de matrimonio, Enrique VIII quiere divorciarse de Catalina de Aragón y casarse con Ana Bolena. Pero la oposición del papa y de la mayoría de las coronas europeas es tajante, y el rey, enfurecido, pone al límite al cardenal Wolsey, que no consigue el beneplácito de Roma. En este clima de acechanza y necesidad llega a la corte Thomas Cromwell, al principio como segundo de Wolsey y más tarde como su sucesor. Ejemplo del hombre nuevo del Renacimiento que esbozara Maquiavelo, hijo de un herrero que lo maltrató brutalmente, genio político, corrupto, encantador y fanfarrón, Cromwell es un hombre fascinante, cuyo vertiginoso ascenso al poder rompe todas las reglas de una sociedad rígida e inmovilista, un político habilísimo que se enfrenta al Parlamento, a la nobleza, a la clase política, al papa, y perfila una Inglaterra a su medida y a la de los deseos del rey. Un rey que fluctúa entre las pasiones románticas y las pulsiones asesinas... Galardonada con el Premio Booker, En la corte del lobo no es sólo una soberbia novela histórica sobre los Tudor, sino que, con una perspectiva absolutamente contemporánea, recrea en una de las etapas más convulsas de la historia de Europa el vívido y cautivante espectáculo de la depredación humana.

El asesinato de Margaret Thatcher es el relato central e inédito en el nuevo libro de la autora británica que deslumbra por su calidad literaria y que comparten el gusto por lo insólito, el sentido, a veces sangrante y siempre muy sutil de la ironía británica y la capacidad de síntesis. En cada historia la autora nos ofrece una pieza magistral de su peculiar arte y de su manera de relatar, con una sonrisa cómplice, lo ridículo de cada momento

This work delves into the heart of Tudor history with the downfall of Anne Boleyn. Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three 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 with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?

Shortlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction 2020, this long-awaited sequel concludes Hilary Mantel's acclaimed trilogy. Set in England, May 1536, the narrative opens with the swift execution of Anne Boleyn, while Thomas Cromwell, the blacksmith's son, navigates the treacherous waters of power. As he enjoys breakfast with the victors, Cromwell's ascent continues amidst a backdrop of rebellion, treachery, and the looming threat of invasion that tests Henry VIII's regime. Lacking family support or a private army, Cromwell relies solely on his wits to envision a new future for the nation. The story poses profound questions about the past's grip on the present, as the Spanish ambassador warns Cromwell of the inevitable betrayal that awaits those close to the king. Mantel masterfully captures the final years of Cromwell's life, portraying the fierce struggle between the aspirations of a common man and the royal desires that shape the nation. This concluding volume offers a rich exploration of ambition, conflict, and the complexities of identity, bringing to life the tumultuous era of Tudor England with depth and insight.

An extraordinary work of historical imagination - this is Hilary Mantel's epic novel of the French Revolution. One of the ten books - novels, memoirs and one very unusual biography - that make up the 4th Estate Matchbook Classics' series, a stunningly redesigned collection of some of the best loved titles on our backlist.

'Like Lorna Sage's Bad Blood ... A masterpiece.' Rachel Cusk Giving Up the Ghost is the shocking and beautiful memoir, from the author of Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies and The Mirror & the Light 'Giving up the Ghost' is award-winning novelist Hilary Mantel's uniquely unusual five-part autobiography. Opening in 1995 with 'A Second Home', Mantel describes the death of her stepfather which leaves her deeply troubled by the unresolved events of her childhood. In 'Now Geoffrey Don't Torment Her' Mantel takes the reader into the muffled consciousness of her early childhood, culminating in the birth of a younger brother and the strange candlelight ceremony of her mother's 'churching'. In 'Smile', an account of teenage perplexity, Mantel describes a household where the keeping of secrets has become a way of life. Finally, at the memoir's conclusion, Mantel explains how through a series of medical misunderstandings and neglect she came to be childless and how the ghosts of the unborn like chances missed or pages unturned, have come to haunt her life as a writer.

From the twice Booker Prize winner and internationally bestselling author, this collection features essays, book reviews, and memoirs spanning over thirty years of contributions to the London Review of Books. Beginning in 1987, Hilary Mantel candidly admitted to her lack of critical training, prompting a style that is both brisk and engaging. This anthology includes twenty pieces that reflect her diverse interests, covering topics such as Robespierre, the Hite report, her time in Saudi Arabia during the 1980s, the Bulger case, and cultural icons like the Virgin Mary and Madonna. Mantel also delves into historical figures like Jane Boleyn and Christopher Marlowe, showcasing her profound understanding of the Tudor era, reminiscent of her acclaimed Wolf Hall Trilogy. Notably, her lecture "Royal Bodies" sparked media attention as it examined the societal roles of royal women. The collection also features excerpts from her LRB diaries, including memorable encounters with her stepfather and a circus strongman. With its blend of insight, humor, and personal reflection, this selection offers a captivating glimpse into the mind of one of today's most celebrated writers.

From the double Man Booker prize-winning author of 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up the Bodies', this is an epic yet subtle family saga about broken trusts and buried secrets.

From one of Britain's most accomplished, acclaimed, and garlanded writers, Hilary Mantel delivers a brilliant collection of contemporary short stories that demonstrate what modern England has becomeIn The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, Hilary Mantel's trademark gifts of penetrating characterization, unsparing eye, and rascally intelligence are once again fully on display.Her classic wicked humor in each story--which range from a ghost story to a vampire story to near-memoir to mini-sagas of family and social fracture--brilliantly unsettles the reader in that unmistakably Mantel way. Mantel brutally and acutely writes about gender, marriage, class, family, and sex, cutting to the core of human experience. Unpredictable, diverse, and even shockingly unexpected, each story grabs you by the throat within a couple of sentences. The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher displays a magnificent writer at the peak of her powers.

Muriel Axon is about to re-enter the lives of Colin Sidney, hapless husband, father & schoolmaster, and Isabel Field, failed social worker & practising neurotic. It is ten years since her last tangle with them. There are still scores to be settled & truths to be faced.