Book description
Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell saga reaches its breathtaking climax in The Mirror & the Light, and the audiobook format makes this masterpiece feel utterly alive. Simon Vance's narration is pure alchemy-his voice carries Cromwell's sharp intellect, quiet desperation, and soaring ambition with perfect, unforced rhythm. You don't just hear the story; you feel the weight of every calculated word in Henry's court, the chill of the Tower's shadows, the relentless pulse of a man navigating a kingdom built on blood and shifting loyalties.
Mantel's genius lies in making Cromwell-a self-made man with no title, no lineage-feel both terrifyingly modern and profoundly human. Vance's delivery amplifies this: his pauses linger where Cromwell weighs a decision, his voice deepens with the gravity of treason, and you hear the exhaustion in his voice as he brokers peace while enemies close in. The audiobook transforms the prose into a visceral experience-when Cromwell walks through London's streets, you hear the cobbles underfoot; when he debates with Henry, you feel the tension crackling in the air.
This isn't just history. It's the story of how a man, armed only with wit and courage, tried to reshape a nation while the king he served threatened to destroy him. Mantel's prose is razor-sharp, and Vance's narration ensures every twist lands with devastating clarity. You'll find yourself leaning in, breathless, as Cromwell's world unravels-his enemies, his family, his very soul-caught between the crown's cruelty and his own vision for a new England.
After Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, this final chapter delivers everything promised: a masterpiece of historical fiction that feels urgently relevant. The audiobook isn't just a listen-it's a journey into the heart of power, ambition, and the terrifying cost of survival. Don't just read this trilogy. Hear it. Let Vance's voice pull you into Cromwell's world, where every word carries the weight of history. This is how historical fiction should be experienced. Don't wait. Your next unforgettable journey starts now.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience