The Cardinal by Alisson Weir SIGNED
Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in this rich, compelling newly-released novel, and witness the rise and fall of Cardinal Wolsey.It begins with Thomas, the son of a Suffolk tradesman. A brilliant boy sent to study at Oxford at the tender age of eleven. It ends with a disgraced Cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from those he loves.This book tells the story of a scholar, a lover and a father, a rival, a politician and a priest. A man who built an empire in England while leading a secret second life, who paid the highest price for his success.These many faces of Thomas Wolsey chart his incredible rise and tragic fall, and reveal a tale of power, passion and ambition. By turns riveting and surprising, this is Wolsey as you've never seen him before.Historical FictionTudor PeriodBritish LiteratureLitjoyFairylootIllumicrate OwlcrateThe Bookish BoxMystic BoxSpecial EditionFox and WitArcane societySavage katsGoldsboroWaterstonesBroken Binding