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title: "The Mirror & the Light: A Novel"
brand: "hilary mantel"
price: "$39.18"
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reviews_count: 13
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# The Mirror & the Light: A Novel

**Brand:** hilary mantel
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- **What is this?** The Mirror & the Light: A Novel by hilary mantel
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## Customer Reviews

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    really sorry I bought the hardback
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020*

The book just arrived and the quality of the hardback is a Grade F --- paper is so thin the print  from the adjacent page shows through.  It did arrive on the 10th - the day it was officially released.I might have to purchase the kindle version for reading and the hardback for reference.  What a waste of $$I'm sure I'll love the content.I wonder if this was a special Amazon production or if all the copies are of such poor quality.

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    Hilary Mantel Exceeds (Enormous) Expectations
  

*by E***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020*

This book was worth the wait. Extraordinary. Hilary Mantel is truly a master of narrative and language. It’s smart, it’s funny, it’s unforgettable. A more-than-worthy conclusion to a remarkable series.About the hardback and paper quality: The paper is thin, but it is not see-through. I had no trouble reading it. I actually appreciate the paper choice because it kept this lengthy book from being too weighty to comfortably hold. The quality of the physical book is entirely acceptable.

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    The third and final novel in the Thomas Cromwell trilogy by Hilary Mantel
  

*by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020*

The Mirror and the Light (a vivid description of the kingship of Henry VIII (died in 1541) is the third volume in the Thomas Cromwell series of novels by Hilary Mantel (the British novelist who has won two Booker Prizes). The story is the biographical account of Thomas Cromwell the Putney brew/blacksmith's son who rose to prominence and fell before the ax of the executioner in Tudor England. This third novel deals with:a. The execution of Henry's second wife Anne Boleyn who is the mother of the future Queen Elizabeth Ib. Henry's wooing and marriage to the ill fated Jane Seymour who died giving birth to Edward VI.C. Cromwell's role in the marriage of Henry to Anne of Cleves. Henry hated his new bride and as a result of disfavor Sir Thomas Cromwell was executed.d. Story of the conflict between Protestants and Roman Catholics. Cardinal Reginald Pole wanted to replace Henry and become King of England.e. An intimate look at Cromwell's private life featuring his children. He was the father of an illegitimate Belgian girl and had other children.  Mantell is a great writer of historical fiction and knows the Tudor period like the back of her hand. Her style is poetic and literary. You often have to read her long sentences two or three times to get the meaning. Reading her is slow and her prose is a challenge to master. Several times you have to catch yourself to remember whom is talking to whom. Nevertheless, this book is like you are listening in to intimate conversations among high born sixteenth century ambassadors, and aristocrats. Mantel also enjoys following various characters as they meditate on the past and speculate on the future. Anyone reading her should have a basic understanding of the Tudor times she so well presents to us.  There are many characters to keep straight and many stories to follow during the course of almost eight hundred pages. Nevertheless, this is a wonderful book. Enjoy and learn!

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