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Hilary Mantel's Bring up the Bodies is set after the turbulent Tudor era of 1535–1536. As he controls events to appease his lord, Thomas Cromell has a noticeable influence on the evolution of Henry VIII's court, which readers can see. Henry VIII's increasing fondness for Jane Seymour and his disillusionment with Anne Boleyn, his present spouse, are rendered plausible by Cromwell. Readers are introduced to complex, story-driven Tudor politics through readable literature reviews. Launch yourself From The Bodies, where Wolf Hall left off, the Thomas Cromwell narrative picks off. These works, however, provide more than just a story-based history of the Tudor era. Mantel fills in the blanks in historical records with details drawn from her imagination. Mantel's writing allows readers to understand his intentions, deeds, and thought processes.
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