River is trapped in France. Back at Slough House, the Dogs have come for Lamb.

Impossible decisions are faced and sacrifices are made.

The queen consort is pregnant and convinced she will bear Henry VIII a male heir, with their first-born Elizabeth being overlooked for the throne, but the king has his eye…

Anne Boleyn’s position at court is in serious jeopardy and her new mission is to secure her daughter’s right to the throne. However, Cromwell has other ideas.