Thomas Cromwell was a supreme political mover and shaker. Born in lowly circumstances, he maneuvered his way through Tudor England until he was the trusted advisor to King Henry VIII. But, as historian Tracy Borman reveals, he made many enemies on his route to the top, including Henry’s wife Anne Boleyn. As he solidified his power, the seeds for his ultimate execution were being sown.

Thomas Cromwell was Henry VIII’s right hand man and the power behind the throne. But his fall from grace was almost as spectacular as his rise to prominence. As historian Tracy Borman reveals, his attempts to keep his unpredictable employer happy eventually backfired. A disastrous royal marriage eventually led to Cromwell’s brutal execution. But Henry would regret losing his beloved favorite.