Matt Ford
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Podcast Appearances
Lord Henry Darnley's heart hammers in his chest as he leads 50 armed lords through the corridors.
He stops at the door of Mary's private apartments, grips the hilt of his dagger, raises his other hand to halt the lords, hoping they can't see how much he's trembling.
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watches one of the lords kick the door open.
Darnley leads the charge into the room, his eyes searching for Mary.
He fixes on her at a table with her secretary, her auburn locks loose on her shoulders.
Her hand flies to her protruding belly as her ladies huddle around her looking terrified.
He hears her voice crack as she speaks.
My husband, what is this?
Darnley pushes his chest out, clears his throat.
I have reason to believe you've been conducting relations with this man.
He points a trembling finger towards her secretary, who shuffles towards the door.
Mary's face clouds with confusion.
Darnley feels a prickle of guilt.
He must stick to the plan.
But as he steps towards her, a piercing scream echoes through the room.
Darnley spins round.