Winner of not one, not two, but THREE literary awards, including the prestigious Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel’s audiobook, narrated by the talented Joseph Kloska, Dan Stevens, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and Anna Bentinck, is a true masterpiece. With an impressive rating of 4.6/5, this audiobook will capture your attention for a whopping 27 hours and 30 minutes.
Transport yourself back to 16th century England, specifically May 1536. The notorious Anne Boleyn has just met her untimely demise at the hands of a French executioner. While her remains are discarded, Thomas Cromwell, a commoner from Putney, dines with the victors. Cromwell, a man of wit and cunning, lacking noble blood or a personal army, continues his upward climb to power and wealth under the watchful eye of his formidable master, King Henry VIII.
Amidst rebellions, treacherous plots, and the constant threat of invasion, Cromwell’s vivid imagination envisions a future where England is transformed into a new nation. But can one truly escape the haunting grip of the past? Will the dead remain buried, or will they resurface to haunt their oppressors? The Spanish ambassador poses a thought-provoking question to Cromwell: what will he do when the king eventually turns on him, as he inevitably does to all those close to him?
In the epic conclusion to her trilogy that began with Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel weaves a gripping tale in The Mirror and the Light. Delve into the final years of Thomas Cromwell’s life, as he navigates the treacherous waters of power and politics. Mantel presents a captivating portrait of predator and prey, showcasing the relentless battle between past and present, royal authority and a commoner’s visionary perspective. Through conflict, passion, and courage, a modern nation emerges in this remarkable work.
Renowned publications, including The Guardian and The Times, have recognized this audiobook as one of the best of the year. So, sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the enthralling world created by Hilary Mantel in this extraordinary masterpiece.