Hilary Mantel

14 books

About the Author

Hilary Mantel is one of the most acclaimed British authors of her generation, renowned for her meticulous historical research and incisive prose that brings the past vividly to life. Born in Derbyshire in 1952, she studied law at the London School of Economics before embarking on a writing career that spans novels, short stories, and memoirs. Mantel's breakthrough came with her exploration of historical and supernatural themes, as seen in her debut novel Fludd, which weaves a tale of a mysterious priest in a 1950s English village, blending the mundane with the miraculous. Her work often delves into the complexities of power, faith, and human frailty, earning her numerous awards including the Man Booker Prize for her Thomas Cromwell trilogy. Despite personal battles with chronic illness, Mantel's enduring legacy lies in her ability to humanize historical figures and challenge conventional narratives with sharp wit and emotional depth.

Common genres

Biography Fiction Historical Fiction History Literary Fiction memoir political intrigue political thriller Tudor England

Writing style

incisive meticulous witty