Wolf Hall was published on April 30, 2008. It is the first in a trilogy of historical fiction books covering Thomas Cromwell's life, through his rise and fall. Thomas Cromwell is a prominent figure in British history, who served as the chief minister to King Henry VIII from 1534-1540 before he was beheaded on orders of the king. Wolf Hall chronicles the period of Cromwell's life from 1500-1529.
Wolf Hall received critical acclaim, winning Mantel a Booker Prize in 2009 for her work. It is mostly popular for the extensive detail and accuracy that was put into it.
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