Utopia

Cromwell recalls his recent visit to Utopia, where he observed Dame Alice's pet monkey scampering amid the household's domestic bustle. Anne recoils at the mention, her hatred for monkeys underscoring her contempt for such frivolities amid her ascent to power. The place stands out in memory as a haven of quirky elite life, its casual eccentricities clashing with the court's lethal tensions and highlighting overlooked indulgences in Tudor society.