Hilary Mantel
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About the Author
Hilary Mary Dame Mantel was a renowned writer known for her diverse works that spanned personal memoirs, short stories, essays, and historical fiction. Mantel was born on July 6, 1952, in Glossop, a marketplace within the Borough of High Peak, located in Derbyshire, a county in the East Midlands of England. Sadly, she passed away on September 20, 2022. During her lifetime, Mantel was twice awarded the Booker Prize, an annual literary award given to the best original novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom. Her first Booker Prize was awarded in 2009 after the publication of her novel “Wolf Hall.” This historical fiction, based on the life of Thomas Cromwell and his rise to power during the reign of Henry VIII, was met with widespread acclaim. Cromwell was a. Hilary Mantel is the author of over 21 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Axon Family Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Hilary Mantel has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Axon Family Books
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Every Day is Mother's Day Experience the magic of 'Every Day is Mother's Day' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Axon Family Books universe.(1985) ⭐ Start here
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Vacant Possession Experience the magic of 'Vacant Possession' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Axon Family Books universe.(1986) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of The Wolf Hall Books
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Wolf Hall Experience the magic of 'Wolf Hall' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Wolf Hall Books universe.(2009)
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Bring Up the Bodies Join the adventure in 'Bring Up the Bodies' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wolf Hall Books series by Hilary Mantel.(2012)
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The Mirror and the Light Join the adventure in 'The Mirror and the Light' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wolf Hall Books series by Hilary Mantel.(2020)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Eight Months on Ghazzah Street Join the adventure in 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hilary Mantel.(1988)
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Fludd The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Fludd', another thrilling entry from Hilary Mantel.(1989)
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A Place of Greater Safety In 'A Place of Greater Safety', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1992)
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A Change of Climate Join the adventure in 'A Change of Climate' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hilary Mantel.(1994)
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An Experiment in Love 'An Experiment in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hilary Mantel.(1995)
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The Giant, O'Brien Join the adventure in 'The Giant, O'Brien' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hilary Mantel.(1998)
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Beyond Black Experience the magic of 'Beyond Black' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2005)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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How Shall I Know You? 'How Shall I Know You?' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Hilary Mantel has created.(2014)
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The School of English The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The School of English', another thrilling entry from Hilary Mantel.(2015)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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Learning to Talk Experience the magic of 'Learning to Talk' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2003)
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The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher', another thrilling entry from Hilary Mantel.(2014)
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Mantel Pieces 'Mantel Pieces' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Hilary Mantel has created.(2020)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Giving Up the Ghost Experience the magic of 'Giving Up the Ghost' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2003)
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A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing Experience the magic of 'A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2023)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Best European Fiction 2011 In 'Best European Fiction 2011', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
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By the Book In 'By the Book', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Hilary Mantel?
Hilary Mantel is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 21 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Axon Family Books, Publication Order of The Wolf Hall Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Hilary Mantel book series to start with?
For readers new to Hilary Mantel's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Axon Family Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Hilary Mantel's writing.
Q: How many books has Hilary Mantel written?
Hilary Mantel has written over 21 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.