Wolf Hall book 2 · 2012
Bring Up the Bodies
In 1535, Henry VIII has grown tired of Anne Boleyn, who has not given him a son, and Thomas Cromwell must find a way to free him.
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Book facts
- Author
- Hilary Mantel
- Series
- Wolf Hall, book 2 of 3
- Published
- 2012
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Bring Up the Bodies
6 recurring or key characters from Hilary Mantel’s chart.
Lead 1
- Thomas CromwellBlacksmith's son turned King's minister
Major 4
- Henry VIIIKing of England
- Anne BoleynHenry's second queen
- Rafe SadlerCromwell's ward and secretary
- Gregory CromwellCromwell's son
Minor and cameo 1
- Cardinal WolseyCromwell's first patron