This new edition is the sequel to Wolfhall, one of the most celebrated British novels of the new century, 'the best Booker Prize winner in many years' (Scotsman). Moreover, the second book also won the Booker Prize—an unprecedented occurrence in the history of the prize. And in 2020, the final novel in the trilogy, The Mirror and the Light, was finally published. Mantel 'has recreated the most important period in modern English history: the greatest modern English writer brings to life the most famous episodes from England's past,' said Booker jury chairman Sir Peter Stothard. Margaret Atwood, also a two-time Booker winner, echoes this sentiment: Mantel 'picks up where Wolfhall left off... her literary ingenuity has not failed her; she is as apt and precise in every word.' So, Henry VIII Tudor begins to feel weary of Anne Boleyn (the second of his famous six wives), for whose sake he carried out a religious reformation, making England independent of the Pope. However, Anne never produced the long-awaited heir to the throne—and now Henry begins to cast his eyes on one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting, Jane Seymour. But getting rid of Anne and the powerful Boleyn clan is no easy task—and the king will once again be assisted by his Secretary of State, Thomas Cromwell, a master of underhanded intrigue. It would seem that the ending of this story is well known, but Mantel's novel is more captivating than any detective story... In 2015, the BBC adapted both books into films, starring Mark Rylance (The Other Boleyn Girl, Bridge of Spies, Dunkirk), Damian Lewis (Romeo & Juliet, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), and Claire Foy (The Postal Service, The Crown, First Man). The series, known in Russian as Wolf Hall, was nominated for three Golden Globes (winning one), eight BAFTAs (winning three), and eight Emmys.