Wolf Hall is a captivating historical novel written by renowned author Hilary Mantel. Published in 2009, this novel has gained widespread acclaim for its masterful storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail. Set in 16th century England, Wolf Hall delves into the tumultuous world of King Henry VIII's court and the rise to power of Thomas Cromwell. Mantel's gripping narrative takes readers on a journey through the political intrigue, religious upheaval, and personal struggles that characterized this fascinating era. The novel explores the complex relationship between Cromwell, a commoner with a keen intellect, and the mercurial King Henry VIII. As Cromwell maneuvers through the treacherous corridors of power, readers are treated to a vivid portrayal of the royal court and the larger historical events that shaped England at the time. Wolf Hall is the first installment in Hilary Mantel's critically acclaimed trilogy, commonly referred to as the "Thomas Cromwell series." It was followed by "Bring Up the Bodies" in 2012 and "The Mirror and the Light" in 2020, both of which received similar accolades and cemented Mantel's status as a literary powerhouse. For those seeking a historical novel that expertly combines gripping storytelling with deep historical research, Wolf Hall is an absolute must-read. Mantel's ability to bring the past to life is unparalleled, and readers will find themselves immersed in the rich tapestry of Tudor England. If you are interested in delving deeper into the historical context and events depicted in Wolf Hall, there are several recommended resources available. The first would be Hilary Mantel's own extensive research notes and interviews, where she discusses her process of recreating this captivating era. Additionally, historical non-fiction books such as Alison Weir's "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" and David Starkey's "Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII" provide valuable background information. Online forums and communities dedicated to historical fiction are also excellent sources of information and recommendations. Websites like Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, and Book Riot offer curated lists of similar novels set in the same time period, allowing readers to discover more captivating stories that explore the world of Tudor England. In conclusion, Hilary Mantel's novel Wolf Hall offers a captivating exploration of 16th century England and the rise of Thomas Cromwell. Its meticulous attention to historical detail and masterful storytelling set it apart as a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Delve into the fascinating world of Tudor England with this gripping novel and discover a rich tapestry of political intrigue, power struggles, and the complexities of life in Henry VIII's court.
When I was fifteen years old, one evening after school, I accidentally flirted with a beautiful girl. Little did I know that this girl turned out to be a female ghost, who followed me home and refused to leave my body. This ghost was quite stubborn and even insisted that I become her disciple. Since then, we formed an unconventional partnership, and together, we accomplished tasks effortlessly. Occasionally, there would be some playful and flirtatious moments between us.
146.08 Million words | 2021-02-07 09:10Update
What does it matter to rule over the world? It's better to return and stay together at the end of the world. Handsome as he is: If that's your choice, then I'll respect it, but you can't restrict my progress. Ugly as she is: You have mistreated, humiliated, belittled, laughed at, and cursed me. Do you still expect me to show you mercy? Willful as he is: I would rather you die than see you alive and deliberately provoke me. A generation of imperial concubines, a lifetime of hardships, a unique existence. Entanglement, infatuation, fleeting time, endless struggle, the predetermined answer! Eastern Palace Q Number: (sponsored by the group's owner, Peach Blossom Five)
267.11 Million words | 2020-08-09 22:48Update
This is an era of fierce competition, where countless legends are forged in the comic world. Works like "Chess Soul," "Dragon Ball," "Rurouni Kenshin," "Naruto," "One Piece"... These creations have provided numerous thrilling moments. This is a story about manga artists and their works. Through a twist of fate, Liang Yu becomes Liang Yu, fulfilling her long-cherished dream. From today on, she starts drawing manga. PS: This book mainly focuses on the stories of manga artists, with manga plots mentioned as needed. PS: It will also involve fanfiction, games, and light novels, but the protagonist will always be a manga artist. PS
503.66 Million words | 2020-10-21 02:24Update
Everything in the universe is nurtured by the cosmos, and every life in the universe must abide by its laws, or else face its consequences. However, through the extraction of genetic material from their own people and the creation of a genetic solution, the Chinese people of Earth unintentionally give birth to two extraordinary beings in space. These individuals, who completely ignore the laws of the universe, are not punished by it. They possess innate talents and aptitude far superior to any other life form in the cosmos. From an early age, they embark on a journey through the universe, forging friendships, joining martial arts academies, studying various secret arts and techniques, martial arts classics, and scientific knowledge. Along the way, they encounter countless extraordinary experiences, obtaining numerous rare treasures, gradually becoming super beings in the universe...
18.09 Million words | 2022-08-28 06:14Update
A striking red bridal gown, a couple blessed with talent and beauty / Ironically, the man is the same person who once promised her eternal love, saying: Mei, as long as you are by my side, I will love you forever! / He said: Mei, I want you to be my consort / As if in a trance, she conjured up the sweetest smile and walked towards the newlyweds, slowly uttering her congratulations/ Each word feeling like sharp blades ripping her heart apart/ Although her heart overflowed with invisible blood from the pain, she still resolutely turned away, for love lost does not mean death, she still had family love! But the next day... news of her family being prosecuted spread... / In an instant, her world collapsed/ Broken, she ran out of the palace on a torrential rainy night, just to catch a glimpse of her parents one last time, only to be stopped by him. Staring into his knowing eyes, she realized... she was the fool all along/ Recommended book: 'Master in the Bowl: Where do you escape?' by Yuanzi. Please continue to support, bookmark and send flowers~~~.
461.83 Million words | 2021-08-21 05:55Update
An accidental incident sends Shen Ye into a future world of anime and manga. With his new lease on life, Shen Ye decides to live more freely. With the help of a magical stone, Shen Ye gains the ability to transform into millions of different forms and embarks on a journey to conquer the universe. In lonely nights and rainy days, holding an umbrella, he waits for his loved one. In the dark night and strong wind, he hides behind a mask, winning the admiration of women. Don't call him the Sea King, he's just a legend. He's not scum, nor bad, neither lustful. Don't think being a little provocative will make him fall for you. If he turns flirtatious, he won't recognize his family. If forced to describe himself, he would say he experiences life. Being a commoner and finding small pleasures is enough; he doesn't want to be a savior or a hero.
229.10 Million words | 2023-04-04 22:47Update
She hates handsome men, but ends up marrying a handsome dragon king. He adores a green plum, but ends up marrying a foolish oddball. In her eyes, he is an ice mountain. In order to ruin her looks, she willingly immerses herself into it, knowing full well the coldness. Ultimately, she gets covered in scars, her heart turns cold. In his eyes, she is a peculiar person. To ruin her looks, she resorts to seducing others, incredibly bored. Eventually, she wakes up, but sadly, the love is gone. In this seemingly natural playful competition, who will win? Will it be childhood sweethearts or a foreign demon king tempting his beloved wife?
38.58 Million words | 2021-08-21 06:34Update
Influenced by my desk mate, Xiao Yan embarked on the path of the fujoshi, determined to find his "other half" for his childhood friend. A certain guy was speechless and started a long-term "rectification" education for a certain girl. Encouraged by her best friend, the childhood friend finally made a confession of love: Xiao Yan, I don't care about what you fangirl over. The only thing I'm certain of is that I am a straight guy, but... I can become a fanboy for you. Suddenly faced with the childhood friend's confession, the girl felt that this was true love daring to challenge same-sex relationships! And so, the excited fujoshi, Xiao Yan, pounced towards the certain guy...
536.19 Million words | 2023-06-23 07:10Update
My name is Ding Chunqiu, male, without concubines, vacancy available, inheritor of the family's secret technique, able to absorb internal energy. I have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, so I sold myself, and thus, I crossed over.
539.49 Million words | 2021-10-03 16:43Update
I recommend the new book by Bird Lord in the era called "After Transmigrating, I Became a Divine Doctor in the 1980s." Before her rebirth, Tang Xiao was a master in all things, but ended up losing her life. However, she gained a second chance at life. Reborn during her sophomore year in film school, she obtained the ability to experience different lives. From then on, she embarked on a path of success, showcasing her superb acting skills and outshining all the scheming villains. Butler: Master, Madame has run away from home again! Master Gu: Bring her back. Butler: Master, Madame is acting again and doesn't want to be disturbed! Master Gu: Let her be. Butler: Master, Madame has won an award for Best Actress! Master Gu: It's well-deserved. All the servants present a written declaration: Master, Madame is pregnant! Master Gu: How can we announce it? How many brains does your entire family have? The servants remain silent. This is a story about a cunning fox spirit who deceives a cold and aloof male god. Ah, just kidding! This is a tale of a low-achieving student's journey to become a renowned actress.
301.52 Million words | 2021-10-22 10:11Update
Ghosts, some believe, while others do not. Before going to Thailand, I didn't believe at all, but later I ended up selling ghosts as merchandise. Remember: when dealing with ghosts, don't expect to get any advantage! Now available, update daily if possible.
196.94 Million words | 2020-11-07 20:30Update
In her past life, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. She enjoyed all the worldly wealth and glory: her family was prosperous, holding power in court, making her the most noble woman in the world. However, she also tasted the bitterness of life: her entire family was wiped out, she was abandoned and imprisoned, and in the end, she did not meet a good end. All of this was because the Shen family exerted all their efforts to assist him in ascending to the highest position of power. In this present life, she is still the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. Watch as she is reborn, carrying the flames of revenge. With her extraordinary wisdom, she will destroy her enemies, save her family, and change her previous life's fate! Watch as she, as the legitimate eldest daughter, leads her family onto the unpredictable path of power struggles... (Thanks to the reader "Paper Falling ◆ Yunyan" for the beautiful cover image!)
181.79 Million words | 2023-01-27 08:21Update
A top military advisor of the special forces unexpectedly dies and transmigrates into a peasant girl. Who could be more tragic than her? When she opens her eyes, she finds herself bound in a pig cage, nearly drowning in water! No problem! She is a special soldier after all! Self-rescue is a piece of cake! After successfully getting out of danger, she realizes that she has come to a poor and remote mountain area. Moreover, she got reincarnated with an eight-year-old cute little brother as a bonus. Fine, the brother is adorable, so she agrees to take care of him! However, who is this man with a constantly cold face blocking her at the village entrance? Hey! Hey! This is ancient society! Men and women shouldn't get too close! Hey! Why are you hugging me! Hey! Hey! Don't take off my clothes, or I'll bite you to death!
245.65 Million words | 2020-08-10 06:50Update
Born into a noble family, I encountered a chaotic era and made a wrong love choice, which led to the execution of my entire family. Marrying far away as a political alliance, I strategized and schemed my way through the whole world, only to eventually lose all sense of conscience in the treacherous depths of the imperial harem...
255.35 Million words | 2021-07-30 04:02Update
I was born two days before the Ghost Festival in July, but that night... A passing monk told me that I would face a great disaster in my seventh year and asked me to find him in that year. But I didn't expect my disaster to come four years early...
343.68 Million words | 2020-08-19 20:59Update
Throughout history, beautiful women often bring calamities. Bao Si of the Western Zhou Dynasty was one such woman, captivating the hearts of all who saw her smile. Everyone knows that King You of Zhou went to great lengths to win her favor, disregarding the affairs of the state. Everyone knows that King You was willing to kill his wife and son to make Bao Si his queen. Everyone knows that in his pursuit of Bao Si's laughter, King You toyed with the lives of his vassals, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty. While everyone scorns her as a disaster, they secretly envy her for possessing the unwavering love of King You. What no one ever knew was that while she resided on the jade platform, she escaped from a world littered with bones and wounds. What no one ever knew was that as the princess of a nation, she had forsaken her family's vows and sacrificed her own arm to survive. What no one ever knew was the price she paid for her glory and favor, concealed beneath her smiling facade. Who would know, and who would care? Everyone knows she never smiles, but no one knows it's because there's nothing to smile about...
468.67 Million words | 2023-06-06 20:13Update
After crossing the threshold of thirty years old, Meng Zhen, a shining leftover lady, faces the challenges of unsuccessful love and a stagnant career. Life becomes monotonous and numb for her. However, by chance, she inherits a small rural courtyard at the edge of the city, left by her mother, and a jade bracelet opens up a magical world for her. The life of a leftover lady can also be colorful – let's go farming, let's raise dogs, and make the ordinary days more interesting... The female protagonist prefers staying at home and lacks ambition.
96.04 Million words | 2020-10-09 12:36Update
This article is exclusively serialized by Mochi Chinese website. No reproduction is allowed, copyright infringement will be prosecuted! I once met you in the most beautiful years, but we are face to face, yet strangers. At the age of 23, Qiao Yan experienced the most painful summer of her life, and red became the color she hated the most but had to remember forever. After the new year, she returned from abroad and became a criminal sketch artist at the Public Security Bureau. On her first day at work, she had a subtle encounter with her immediate superior, Wei Chi Hong, who was known as the "cold-faced detective". He was a brilliant and mysterious man, an enigmatic presence. Together, they solve a series of perplexing cases, struggling against ruthless criminals, and experiencing life and death trials. He captivates her heart, and she confuses his intentions. As they gradually get closer and get trapped in an emotional whirlpool, their respective pasts also begin to surface. What roles did they play in a mystery seven years ago? What shocking secrets are hidden in the old mansion and priceless paintings? When the clouds clear, can these two lovers set aside their grudges and embrace happiness together?
229.69 Million words | 2021-10-16 10:53Update
Seven years ago, she was the unfavored eldest princess, and he was a hostage from the defeated country. In the treacherous palace, they gradually relied on each other. Seven years later, he approached the city, breaking open her palace gate with a sword. Wen Qian clenched her teeth as she presented the surrender letter, “Daqing has fallen, Your Highness should stop the killings.” Yu Wenxu cornered her with a sinister smile, “I have never cared about Daqing. What I want... is you.
334.95 Million words | 2023-04-04 06:39Update
The first domestic suspense and detective novel based on mainland undercover agents.
68.46 Million words | 2020-12-22 11:07Update
