The Cardinal

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and principle, it is Alison Weir at her best' 'Accessible and human' 'Captivating and emotive...a must read for all lovers of Tudor history' Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England and discover the secret life of Cardinal Wolsey in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. 'A rich and textured portrait of Cardinal Wolsey' THE TIMES 'Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir' TRACY BORMAN AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to study at Oxford at just eleven years old. It ends with a disgraced cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from the woman he loves. The years in between tell the story of a scholar and a lover, a father and a priest. From the court of Henry VIII, Tom builds a powerful empire of church and state. At home in London, away from prying eyes, he finds joy in a secret second life. But when King Henry, his cherished friend, demands the ultimate sacrifice, what will Wolsey choose? Alison Weir's riveting new Tudor novel reveals the two lives of Cardinal Wolsey, a tale of power, passion and ambition. PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION 'This is where the story of the Tudors begins' TRACY BORMAN 'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' CONN IGGULDEN 'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' SARAH GRISTWOOD 'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' GUARDIAN 'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and principle, it is Alison Weir at her best' 'Accessible and human' 'Captivating and emotive...a must read for all lovers of Tudor history' Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England and discover the secret life of Cardinal Wolsey in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. 'A rich and textured portrait of Cardinal Wolsey' THE TIMES 'Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir' TRACY BORMAN AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to study at Oxford at just eleven years old. It ends with a disgraced cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from the woman he loves. The years in between tell the story of a scholar and a lover, a father and a priest. From the court of Henry VIII, Tom builds a powerful empire of church and state. At home in London, away from prying eyes, he finds joy in a secret second life. But when King Henry, his cherished friend, demands the ultimate sacrifice, what will Wolsey choose? Alison Weir's riveting new Tudor novel reveals the two lives of Cardinal Wolsey, a tale of power, passion and ambition. PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION 'This is where the story of the Tudors begins' TRACY BORMAN 'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' CONN IGGULDEN 'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' SARAH GRISTWOOD 'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' GUARDIAN 'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' BARBARA ERSKINE Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir - 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. In her groundbreaking new novel, Alison Weir draws out the inner man for the first time and tells his story. It is one 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 rise and 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.

Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' BARBARA ERSKINE Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir - 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. In her groundbreaking new novel, Alison Weir draws out the inner man for the first time and tells his story. It is one 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 rise and 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.

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and principle, it is Alison Weir at her best' 'Accessible and human' 'Captivating and emotive...a must read for all lovers of Tudor history' Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England and discover the secret life of Cardinal Wolsey in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. 'A rich and textured portrait of Cardinal Wolsey' THE TIMES 'Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir' TRACY BORMAN AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to study at Oxford at just eleven years old. It ends with a disgraced cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from the woman he loves. The years in between tell the story of a scholar and a lover, a father and a priest. From the court of Henry VIII, Tom builds a powerful empire of church and state. At home in London, away from prying eyes, he finds joy in a secret second life. But when King Henry, his cherished friend, demands the ultimate sacrifice, what will Wolsey choose? Alison Weir's riveting new Tudor novel reveals the two lives of Cardinal Wolsey, a tale of power, passion and ambition. PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION 'Alison Weir gives us her most compelling heroine yet... This is where the story of the Tudors begins' TRACY BORMAN 'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' CONN IGGULDEN 'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' SARAH GRISTWOOD 'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' GUARDIAN 'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and principle, it is Alison Weir at her best' 'Accessible and human' 'Captivating and emotive...a must read for all lovers of Tudor history' Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England and discover the secret life of Cardinal Wolsey in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. 'A rich and textured portrait of Cardinal Wolsey' THE TIMES 'Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir' TRACY BORMAN AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to study at Oxford at just eleven years old. It ends with a disgraced cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from the woman he loves. The years in between tell the story of a scholar and a lover, a father and a priest. From the court of Henry VIII, Tom builds a powerful empire of church and state. At home in London, away from prying eyes, he finds joy in a secret second life. But when King Henry, his cherished friend, demands the ultimate sacrifice, what will Wolsey choose? Alison Weir's riveting new Tudor novel reveals the two lives of Cardinal Wolsey, a tale of power, passion and ambition. PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION 'Alison Weir gives us her most compelling heroine yet... This is where the story of the Tudors begins' TRACY BORMAN 'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' CONN IGGULDEN 'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' SARAH GRISTWOOD 'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' GUARDIAN 'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE