Entirely Beloved
Cardinal Wolsey urges Cromwell to get close to Anne Boleyn, who is aware that letters have been sent between Queen Katherine and the Cardinal. Meanwhile, King Henry starts to notice Cromwell and admires his honesty, loyalty and openness., Historical drama chronicling Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in the court of Henry VIII. Cardinal Wolsey has been forced out of court to travel north to his archdiocese in York. For Thomas Cromwell, this is only a tactical retreat; in time the cardinal will regain the King’s favour. Wolsey urges Cromwell to find a way to get close to Anne Boleyn for she is the key to persuading the King to restore him. Boleyn is aware of letters sent between Queen Katherine and the cardinal which are tantamount to treason and is becoming impatient waiting for Henry. Cromwell observes her taking her frustration out on her ladies in waiting, including young Jane Seymour who Cromwell takes pity on. The King starts to take notice of Cromwell. Henry admires his loyalty to the cardinal and appreciates the honest and open way Cromwell talks to him. An intimacy develops and Henry comes to rely on Cromwell’s advice.
