The story so far…
Week 6: Entirely Beloved Cromwell (Part 1)
At York Place, Mary Boleyn’s cousin looks at Cromwell: Mother of God, is that the best Lady Carey thought she could get?
Week 10: 'Alas, What Shall I Do For Love?' (Part 1)
Mary Shelton notes: ‘Lady Carey is going to have one of her conferences with Master Cromwell.’
Week 11: 'Alas, What Shall I Do For Love?' (Part 2) / Early Mass
In Calais, when the king retires early, Shelton appears, looking for a bible. Wyatt jokes that Shelton sleeps with the king. In between others, such as Henry Norris.
Week 12: Anna Regina (Part 1)
Mary Shelton is with a pregnant Anne and a quizzical broody Jane. “Jane, I wish you were still down in Wiltshire.”
Week 15: Supremacy
Henry’s attentions have moved to Mary Shelton:
Now it is little Mary Shelton he is whirling around, lifting her off her feet and tickling her and squeezing her and making her breathless with compliments.
“It is clear Anne thinks Mary Shelton must be tolerated, kept sweet even. It’s safest to keep the king among cousins, if no sister is on hand.”
Week 16: The Map of Christendom (Part 1)
Jane Seymour says the king’s treatment of Mary Shelton is harmless. “A king is obliged to be gallant, till he reaches the age when he puts on his long gown and sits by the fire with his chaplains.’