{"product_id":"9781427225825","title":"Bring Up the Bodies : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBring Up the Bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Hilary Mantel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe sequel to Hilary Mantel's 2009 Man Booker Prize winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eWolf Hall\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the heart of Tudor history with the downfall of Anne Boleyn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. Hilary Mantel's \u003ci\u003eBring Up the Bodies\u003c\/i\u003e follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBring Up the Bodies \u003c\/i\u003eis the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBring Up the Bodies\u003c\/i\u003e is one of \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e's Top 10 Best Books of 2012 and one of \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e's 10 Best Books of 2012\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This second volume in Hilary Mantel's planned trilogy about Thomas Cromwell, right-hand man to Henry VIII of England, is a perfect marriage of the written and spoken word…Simon Vance's silken tones and expert pacing keep us engaged throughout…Vance enhances the story with instructive vocal portraits of key players and a listenable tempo that keeps us clear and entranced until the end.” —\u003ci\u003eAudioFile Magazine, winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Can one improve Hilary Mantel's tale of Tudor intrigue, Bring Up the Bodies, which has racked up both sales and awards? Well, yes, if you add Simon Vance's acclaimed voice. In an Audie-nominated performance, Vance doesn't simply narrate the Man Booker winner – he seems to inhabit the characters.” —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today, four out of four stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you listened to Simon Slater's riveting reading of the Booker Prize-wining ‘Wolf Hall,' the 2009 opener in Hilary Mantel's trilogy, the news that the sequel has a different narrator won't be good. Fear not. Simon Vance's narration is every bit as versatile and nuanced as Slater's, his intonation for each character is as uncannily distinctive – a critical requirement with so many characters. Even better, Vance's voice portrayal of the historically maligned Thomas Cromwell, chief adviser to King Henry VII, is almost indistinguishable from Slater's in ‘Wolf Hall'” —\u003ci\u003eNewark Star-Ledger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We all know the story, but hearing it described through Cromwell's eloquent words and inner thoughts on power and ambition, his own included, make it new again, and riveting. Mantel's language is extraordinary – it's as though she's channeled Cromwell from beyond and burrowed into his mind – and Simon Vance's impeccable reading is a perfect match. A wonderful way to celebrate audio month.” —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Narrator Simon Vance's skillful presentation enhances Mantel's outstanding description and dialogue. His gorgeous sound, tone and accent add to the beauty and horror of the compelling story.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Narrator Simon Vance shines in his portrayal of the characters, creating a range of distinct voices – including the increasingly tense Anne Boleyn and the earnest Georgey, Cromwell's mild-mannered young son who is eager to prove himself. Best of all, however, are the measured tones Vance employs for the conniving Cromwell. The narrator captures the soul of this complex character, a man of innate pragmatism and confidence who is also quietly haunted by regrets. Vance also nails the bone-dry wit of the characters. In all, this is an exemplary audiobook.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Vance takes commence of the complex story, reading Mantel's complicated prose with assurance…Tensions leading up to Anne Bolyn's execution run high, and Vance relays the emotions with precision and grace, showing that he is attuned to the complicated plot.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I downloaded Hilary Mantel's majestic ‘Bring Up the Bodies' and was pleasantly surprised to hear Vance's gentle and authoritative voice once again. It was like running into an old friend and knowing that we were about to have a long and satisfying visit.” —\u003ci\u003eJohn Schwartz, The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner Audie Award Winner (2013), Long-listed Cleveland Plain Dealer's Best Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed The Independent (UK) Best Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed Washington Post Best Books of the Year (2012), Walter Scott Prize Shortlist (2013), Long-listed New Yorker Best Books of the Year (2012), Winner Man Booker Award - Winner (2012), Long-listed Time Magazine Top 10 Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed Time Magazine Best Books of the Year (2012), Winner NPR Best Book of the Year (2012), Long-listed Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2012), Short-listed Women's Prize for Fiction - Shortlist (2013), Winner Costa Book Award - Winner (2012), Short-listed Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Shortlist (2013), Long-listed New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed Entertainment Weekly Best Books of the Year (2012), Long-listed USA Today Best Books of the Year (2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781427225825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40623922249934,"sku":"9781427225825","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_8aafd5de-a113-4b07-89bb-9069276f379f.jpg?v=1638581889","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781427225825","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}