Bring Up the Bodies
The Wolf Hall Trilogy, Book 2
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Buy Now for $33.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Ben Miles
-
By:
-
Hilary Mantel
About this listen
Listen to the exciting new rendition of Bring Up the Bodies, read by Ben Miles, who was personally cast by the author and played Thomas Cromwell in the Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies. With a historic win for Bring Up the Bodies, the second book in the gripping Thomas Cromwell Trilogy, Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes.
Winner of the Man Booker Prize.
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year.
By 1535 Thomas Cromwell is chief minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn, the king’s new wife. But Anne has failed to give the king an heir, and Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour.
Cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy Henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. But neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of Anne’s final days.
An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.
©2012 Hilary Mantel (P)2020 W. F. Howes LtdCritic Reviews
"Simply exceptional.... I envy anyone who hasn’t yet read it." (Daily Mail)
"A gripping story of tumbling fury and terror." (Independent on Sunday)
What listeners say about Bring Up the Bodies
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 03-11-2022
Another brilliant instalment!
Bring Up the Bodies was another brilliant instalment in Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. Can't wait to hear Ben Hall narrating the final The Mirror and the Light!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 10-11-2024
Very well read
Loved every minute of this book, interesting take on the machinations of the times. Brilliantly read. Highly recommend.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anna Chemin
- 10-11-2020
Another excellent chapter in Cromwell's life
This book was not as lengthy as the initial volume, "Wolf Hall," but it is equally satisfying, with the same very high standard of historical research underpinning the story. Ben Miles narrates with measured, skillful artistry: I was struck by his ability to alter his voice quality and accent to portray the many different characters. Cromwell's voice was particularly effective - I felt at times I KNEW the man.
I was startled and regretful when the book ended, but look forward to the third volume. I highly recommend this Audiobook and the series.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Yvonne O'Shea
- 03-11-2022
gripping
ok we all know what happened to Queen ann but this doesn't distract from the story. I was unable to stop listening after getting out of the car and kept the story playing during my spare time. now onto book 3
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- h s walker
- 27-09-2023
Enthralled
Absolutely loved this narrators voice. I didn’t want the book to finish. Listen, you won’t regret it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2024
A sheer delight
Fantastic book brilliantly narrated,full of descriptive intrigue,loved every word and sentence.
The author brings all the characters to life.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 23-08-2021
great, but for the mouth sounds from narrator
loved it. Great part 2 of a superb story.
the narrator is plesant if one manages to ignore the mouth sounds. those were sometimes cringy.
overall worth it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 07-09-2021
Rich in intrigue, detail, history alive a roaring
Great book with a driving story and such rich historical detail. It's amazing to think this is part of the series of events that brought us the Bible in English
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Anonymous User
- 05-07-2024
Narration
Love stories by Hilary Mantel - both Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies were very enjoyable to listen to
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!