Summer 1533 Summary

Anne will not allow Mary to go to Hever, and all focus is on Anne and her pregnancy. George and Howard have gone to France for some assurances, in case Spain decides to move against Britain over the news of Henry's heir-to-be. The court is not moving on, due to the pregnancy.

Anne is nervous about childbirth, and wants Mary with her. She feels that if it came down to her life or the baby's, that the baby would win. Anne wants Mary's protection.

George's wife brings news that King Henry has been excommunicated by the Pope; every Englishman loyal to the Pope should disobey the king, and that Spain may invade England in a holy war. This is a severe threat to Anne's position as queen. Henry calls off talks with France and begin to design a defense strategy for England. The...