Anne Boleyn is convinced she will bear Henry VIII a male heir to the throne, but the king's attention starts to wander towards one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting, Jane Seymour.

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.

Anne Boleyn is accused of treason and adultery and stands trial. However, she is prejudged as Cromwell bribes and blackmails her ladies into testifying against Anne.