On the Tenth Day of Christmas – Book 2

On the tenth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me the chance to win a copy of Thomas Cromwell by Tracy Borman.

To be in the running to win this book, leave a comment after this post.

Conditions of Entry

For your chance to win a copy of Thomas Cromwell, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’).

Then simply leave a comment after this post between now and 31 December 2017. Don’t forget to leave your name and a contact email. Please note that I have comment moderation activated and need to ‘approve’ comments before they appear. There is no need to submit your comment twice.

This giveaway is open internationally.

One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email shortly after the competition closes. Please ensure you’ve added natalie@onthetudortrail.com to your address book to avoid missing my email.

Good luck!

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Read a review here.

Book Synopsis

Thomas Cromwell’s life has made gripping reading for millions through Hilary Mantel’s bestselling novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. But who was the real Cromwell? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever.

Born a lowly tavern keeper’s son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII’s right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England’s break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England’s history. Influential in securing Henry’s controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn’s downfall and subsequent execution.

Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell’s family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII’s most faithful servant.

Visit Tracy Borman’s official website.

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Comments

  1. Lesley Walsh says:

    Count me in

  2. Rebecca Howells says:

    Would love to know more about him

  3. Val Turner says:

    Can’t help wondering who compares to Cromwell today.

  4. Trudi Porter says:

    Looks a fascinating book to read

  5. CAROL PATTRICK says:

    Another lovely book in this advent prize contest. I am so fascinated & interested in the Tudor’s.

  6. Michael North says:

    From obscurity he rose to the highest Public Office in the land by using his clever ability by managing to say the right thing at the right time only then having reached that pinnacle of power he fell foul of his master Henry. A most interesting life which I would love to read more about.

  7. Watched Wolfhall and have read another book about this man but am always interested in reading new material and getting a different take on him

  8. Looks like an interesting book!

  9. This must be a really interesting read thank you for the chance

  10. Carol Bell says:

    Marvellous!

  11. Andrew Fearon says:

    Love Tracy Borman’s work….Cromwell….The original spin doctor!

  12. Jennifer Winner says:

    Please pick me! I love Tudor history!

  13. Alicia Mae says:

    I’m more familiar with Cromwell as “a Machiavellian schemer” as the little blurb put it– I’d love to read a more balanced view!

  14. MARILYN ANN HOLLEY says:

    Don’t like the person. But would love to read.

  15. Simon Collinge says:

    Thanks 🙂

  16. Nikki Hayes says:

    A fascinating historical figure, would love to read the book.

  17. Catherine Chetwood says:

    After watching Wolf Hall I’d love to win a copy of this to find out more about Thomas Cromwell. Thank you for the chance 🙂

  18. Helen Garner says:

    Would be interested to read this having read Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies

  19. Sam Fisher says:

    Nice book to win, yes please put me in the hat

  20. Monique Hewitt says:

    Awesome!!!

  21. I’m in, thanks

  22. Nicki Ramsay says:

    Thomas Cromwell is such an interesting character. I’d love to win this book.

  23. Linda Arbuckle says:

    Be really interesting to read more detail about the different sides of Cromwell.

  24. Orsolya Dunai says:

    Yes, please!

  25. Denise Moyle says:

    So many fascinating books on this contest….. wow!

  26. Such an intriguing man

  27. Phyllis Barabino says:

    Always fascinated by the man.

  28. Jayne Watkin says:

    I would love to learn about him as a family man and not just for his ambition.

  29. My 90 year old mum loves this type of book

  30. Oh my gosh YES PLEASE!!! This would be amazing for my research!

  31. Rachel Colclough says:

    Yes please, would love this

  32. Wow, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. It would be so interesting to read this book.

  33. Great book for a pleasant reading near my Xmas tree

  34. Emma Pooley says:

    I’d love this – I have reread Wolf Hall a number of times and would love a more historical look

  35. jackie rushton says:

    Cromwell is such a fascinating character, would love to win

  36. Jessica Barber says:

    Such an undercovered person in history – would love to learn more!

  37. Deanna Guadagno says:

    I have always found him interesting!

  38. Helen Thurston says:

    Would love to learn more about Thomas Cromwell – thank you.

  39. So many wonderful books ?

  40. This looks really good!

  41. For my daughter 🙂

  42. Sydney Klevesath Cabrera says:

    After reading Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies, I feel a real fascination for Thomas Cromwell. I would love to know more about him. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

  43. Judith MacInnes says:

    Don’t like him, but he is fascinating! I’d love to read this.

  44. Paola Cascone says:

    Lovely books

  45. Katie Rodriguez says:

    Sounds very interesting! I’d like to learn more about the real man that Thomas Cromwell was!

  46. Nicola Dunn says:

    This looks a fascinating read

  47. Thank you for this opportunity.

  48. My favorite reading genre, I love historical novels!

  49. Lina Andersson says:

    Sounds interesting!

  50. I’m ready to start reading my next book…thanks for the chance to win!