In 1535, King Henry VIII of England is desperate for a male heir and blames his second wife, Anne Boleyn, for the succession crisis. His affections now lie with Jane Seymour, but Anne's powerful allies could plunge England into political chaos. Thomas Cromwell, the mastermind behind England's split from the Roman Church and Anne's rise to power, must now orchestrate her downfall. "Bring Up the Bodies" by Hilary Mantel delves into Cromwell's ruthless nature and the complexities of power, exploring the high stakes and tragic consequences of those who shape history's course.
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