Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.
You've read The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory or seen the movie? Well this is the story from viewpoint of the man who made Anne Boleyn's marriage to Henry VII happen, Thomas Cromwell. It gives us views of his abusive father, his life on the Continent fighting and learning the cloth business and whole lot else. We see how he keeps his head while Henry brings down Cardinal Wolsey, the man Cromwell works for. His rise from butcher's son to the king's chief minister is rapid because of his ability to read people, maneuver politically and get things done. Thomas Cromwell is portrayed as a person you'd enjoy knowing but you'd definitely want to be on his good side!
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