The Wolf Hall Trilogy Books in Order
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)
- Wolf Hall(2009)
- Bring Up the Bodies(2012)
- 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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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.