The cardinal used to say, the English will forgive a king anything, until he tries to tax them. - Hilary Mantel

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The cardinal used to say, the English will forgive a king anything, until he tries to tax them.

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About Hilary Mantel

Dame Hilary Mary Mantel DBE FRSL (/mænˈtɛl/ man-TEL; born Thompson; 6 July 1952 – 22 September 2022) was a British writer whose work includes historical fiction, personal memoirs and short stories.

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Birth Name: Hilary Mary Thompson
Alternative Names: Dame Hilary Mary Mantel
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But I need a new husband. To stop them calling me names. Can the cardinal get husbands?"
"The cardinal can do anything. What kind of husband would you like?"
She considers. "One who will take care of my children. One who can stand up to my family. One who doesn't die.
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