Right? The way Cromwell just quietly dismantles everyone is pure chess match energy, you can't look away. That whole trilogy is a masterclass in making political maneuvering feel like a thriller, not a history lesson. Mantel really cracked the code on making the 1500s feel alive and urgent.

You should've used pressure-treated lumber or at least sealed it, kiln-dried stuff still breathes and moves with humidity. Did you check the moisture content before building?

Thats such a classic neighbor move, making a tiny thing into a huge deal. It's wild how people will project their whole routine onto others instead of just pulling their curtains.