The greatest literary sensation of recent times
- & now the inspiration for a major BBC series starring Mark Rylance & Damian Lewis
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A new revised edition for the London transfer of Mike Poulton's expertly adapted two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's hugely acclaimed novels featuring a substantial set of character notes by Hilary Mantel Mike Poulton's expertly adapted' (Evening Standard) two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's acclaimed novels Wolf Hall' & Bring Up the Bodies' is a gripping piece of narrative theatre history made manifest' (Guardian) The plays were premiered to great acclaim by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2013 before transferring to the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End in May 2014 Wolf Hall' begins in England in 1527 Henry has been King for almost twenty years & is desperate for a male heir; but Cardinal Wolsey is unable to deliver the divorce he craves Yet for a man with the right talents this crisis could be an opportunity Thomas Cromwell is a commoner who has risen in Wolsey's household
- & he will stop at nothing to secure the King's desires & advance his own ambitions In Bring Up the Bodies' the volatile Anne Boleyn is now Queen her career seemingly entwined with that of Cromwell But when the King begins to fall in love with self-effacing Jane Seymour the ever-pragmatic Cromwell must negotiate within an increasingly perilous Court to satisfy Henry defend the nation & above all to secure his own rise in the world Hilary Mantel's novels are the most formidable literary achievements of recent times both recipients of the Man Booker Prize This volume contains both plays & a substantial set of notes by Hilary Mantel on each of the principal characters offering a unique insight into the adaptations & an invaluable resource to any theatre companies wishing to stage them
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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The major adaptation of Hilary Mantel&s Booker Prize-winning novels Wolf Hall & Bring Up the Bodies starring Damian Lewis & Mark Rylance Wolf Hall presents an intimate portrait of Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) the brilliant consigliere to King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) as he manoeuvres the corridors of power at the Tudor court Directed by BAFTA award-Wwinner Peter Kosminsky this powerful series follows the complex machinations & back room dealings of Cromwell--a pragmatic & accomplished power broker from humble beginnings & with an enigmatic past Cromwell serves king & country while navigating deadly political intrigue the King&s tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy) & the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation " Wolf Hall becomes biggest BBC Two drama in a decade" --The Telegraph " Absorbing hypnotic & beautifully realised"--The Times " Hailed as the &the TV event of the year& The REAL Game of Thrones"--The Express "the new season&s most spectacular TV show"--Mail on Sunday Special Features Interviews with Damian Lewis Mark Rylance director Peter Kosminsky Claire Foy Mark Gatiss & Jonathan Pryce Deleted scenes Featurettes People & Politics History & Design Bringing it to the Screen ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The major adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels Wolf Hall & Bring Up The Bodies Wolf Hall presents an intimate portrait of Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) the brilliant consigliere to King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) as he manoeuvres the corridors of power at the Tudor court Directed by Bafta Award-Winner Peter Kosminsky this powerful series follows the complex machinations & back room dealings of Cromwell--a pragmatic & accomplished power broker from humble beginnings & with an enigmatic past Cromwell serves king & country while navigating deadly political intrigue the King’s tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy) & the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation ...

A stirring book of photographs of Wolves that have been given sanctuary near Mount Rainer Brenda Peterson's text puts the stories of the residents of Wolf Haven & of wolves in North America into context as she describes the behaviour patterns & social structure of wolf packs This book is about the attempts to pull back this species from the edge of extinction as well as the new ways that humans are finding to co-exist with these wild animals ...

Harper Lee has a worthy successor Wolk is a big new talent
- The Times Annabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life a quiet
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Rhian a girl from the Welsh valleys on the run from tragedy & herself finds a new home in the modern East End of London where the world largest financial center spins a web of money & power from glistening towers of chrome & glass However beneath the digital facade lurks the old East End where the layers of two-thousand years of dramatic & violent history slide over one another like glaciers spilling out in avalanches that warp the real world As bodies begin to litter the East End streets The Commission dispatches its best enforcers to deal with the situation Karla is not human & Jameson left his humanity behind in pieces in Northern Ireland & Afghanistan Rhian makes new friends
- dangerous friends
- & where Rhian goes the wolf is always in her shadow just a heartbeat away

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Rhian a girl from the Welsh valleys on the run from tragedy & herself finds a new home in the modern East End of London where the world&s largest financial center spins a web of money & power from glistening towers of chrome & glass However beneath the digital facade lurks the old East End where the layers of two-thousand years of dramatic & violent history slide over one another like glaciers spilling out in avalanches that warp the real world As bodies begin to litter the East End streets The Commission dispatches its best enforcers to deal with the situation Karla is not human & Jameson left his humanity behind in pieces in Northern Ireland & Afghanistan Rhian makes new friends
- dangerous friends
- & where Rhian goes the wolf is always in her shadow just a heartbeat away

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Exceptionally detailed fantasy artwork which any puzzler will find an enjoyable challenge The completed puzzle measures 493 mm x 693 mm Schmidt six star premium quality 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle Snug fitting varied extra thick & smooth edged pieces Exceptionally detailed fantasy artwork A perfect gift for any puzzler Suitable for ages 12 ...

A terrible event leaves Sean Phillips disfigured when he is only seventeen In the weeks following the incident he creates an adventure game he calls the ' Trace Italian' where players awake in an apocalyptic America & make their way to safety across an irradiated landscape decision by difficult decision The years pass & Sean lives a quiet life enriched by his games But when a pair of teenage sweethearts try to seek the Trace in the real world their actions prove fatal & Sean is forced to confront the dangers of his creation & its origins in his own troubled past A beguiling story of contingency solitude & escape Wolf in White Van is a heart-stopping debut from a musician & songwriter known for the transcendent power of his words ...