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British author Hilary Mantel is renowned for her historical novels, particularly for her Thomas Cromwell series, which has earned her international acclaim. Mantel's works are celebrated for their profound insights and literary achievements.

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Famous Hilary Mantel Quotes

“It is June 1527; well barbered and curled, tall and still trim from certain angles, and wearing white silk, the king makes his way to his wife's apartments. He moves in a perfumed cloud made of the essence of roses: as if he owns all the roses, owns all the summer nights.”

Roses Henry Viii

Book:Wolf Hall: A Novel

Source: Wolf Hall: A Novel

“So now get up.' Felled, dazed, silent, he has fallen; knocked full length on the cobbles of the yard. His head turns sideways; his eyes are turned toward the gate, as if someone might arrive to help him out. One blow, properly placed, could kill him now.”

First Sentence Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

“No son wishes to see his son less powerful than himself.”

Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell Pg 257 The Dead Coplain Of Their Burial

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

“Henry stirs into life. 'Do I retain you for what is easy? Do you think it is for your personal beauty? The charm of your presence? I keep you, Master Cromwell, because you are as cunning as a bag of serpents. But do not be a viper in my bosom. You know my decision. Execute it.' pg. 585”

Cunning Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell Wolf Hall

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

“Every time you go to see Hamlet you don't expect it to have a happy ending...you're still enthralled. (Interview BBC Radio 4 Today 17 October 2012.)”

Historical Fiction Creative Writing Historical Novel Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell

Author:Hilary Mantel

“Fantasy is unconstrained by truth.”

Truth Fantasy Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell Entirely Beloved Cromwell Spring Dec 1530

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

“Be reasonable, my lord. Once you.ve done it, you'll want to do it all the time. For about three years. That's the way it goes. And your father has other work in mind for you.”

Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell Wolf Hall Duke Of Richmond

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

“You know he will take the credit for your good ideas, and you the blame for his bad ones? When fortune turns against you, you will feel her lash: you always, he never. One day, when you are still adjusting your harness, you will look up and see him thundering downhill.”

Henry Viii Thomas Cromwell Wolf Hall

Book:Wolf Hall

Source: Wolf Hall

About the Author

Born: July 6, 1952
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 239

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