Cromwell has become the most significant politician in thewhole of England, his place as Henry's principal advisersecure. The duke of Norfolk, England's most senior nobleman byrank, is in disgrace, tainted by the treasonous behaviour ofhis niece, Anne Boleyn. So when Cromwell uncovers aclandestine affair between Norfolk's brother and the King'sniece, an opportunity opens up to destroy his foremost enemyfor good. Yet Cromwell stays his hand.
