Great historical fiction

One of the best historical fiction novels of the year is Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, winner of the 2009 Booker Prize. It tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, courtier to Henry VIII, and his efforts on behalf of Henry on the latter's attempt to marry Anne Boleyn against the wishes of Rome, a successful endeavor that comes with a dangerous price. Library Journal wrote "There will be few novels this year as good as this one." Check it out!