Books

Hilary Mantel (2009-20) The Thomas Cromwell trilogy, all three books are UK first editions, first printings, published by Fourth Estate. All signed by Hilary Mantel on the title page. The set consists of: Wolf Hall (2009), signed and dated 14 Aug 2012 by the author. A fine unread copy in like dust jacket Bring Up the Bodies (2012), signed by the author on the title page. A fine unread copy The Mirror and the Light (2020), signed by the author on the title page. This is NOT the far more common edition signed via a tipped in exclusive page, but the true first edition which was signed in London at the only promotional event of this title to some 250 ticket holders. A fine unread copy. Usual light sag of page block due to the weight pulling down. Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies both won the prestigious Booker Prize. The Mirror and the Light was longlisted for the award as well. The books have been accoladed with numerous other prizes and are regarded as one of the best historical fiction ever written. The series has been adapted into the theatre, as well as TV. First and Fine.

Winner of the Man Booker Prize, 'Wolf Hall' explores the complex personality of Thomas Cromwell and his rise to power in the court of Henry VIII.