Rape, beheadings, burnings, and religious persecution run rife. Speeches made by the Conservative government weave through a text that explores damnation and salvation through the eyes of Mary Tudor. Wolf Hall meets Talking Heads."Byrnes cleverly weaves into this character from long ago a thread of authoritarianism, received patriarchal certainty, and quasi-religious soundbiting, which has its analogue in much of contemporary politics" (The Scotsman)"Bernie C. Byrnes clever script provided parallels with more recent characters in British history... right up-to-date" (Paupers Press)
