The Wolf Hall Trilogy Books in Order

by Hilary Mantel · 3 books · ⭐ 4.4 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

Historical

Thomas Cromwell rises from blacksmith's son to the right hand of Henry VIII — and never looks back until the end.

Here is the complete The Wolf Hall Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Hilary Mantel, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. Wolf Hall(2009)
  2. Bring Up the Bodies(2012)
  3. The Mirror & the Light(2020)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the The Wolf Hall Trilogy series?

There are 3 books in the The Wolf Hall Trilogy series by Hilary Mantel, beginning with Wolf Hall (2009) and most recently The Mirror & the Light (2020).

What is the first The Wolf Hall Trilogy book?

The first book is Wolf Hall, published in 2009. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read The Wolf Hall Trilogy in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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