Lady Duncan’s Hidden Alliance

The Killer

This flow traces Lady Duncan’s use of disguise and political seduction to help Macbett seize power before abandoning him.

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A Courtly Public Face A Courtly Public Face from "The Killer". A Courtly Public Face Royal Spectacle Lady Duncan appears beside Duncan as a celebrated archduchess amid military triumph and ceremonial praise.

A Courtly Public Face from "The Killer". A Courtly Public Face Royal Spectacle Lady Duncan appears beside Duncan as a celebrated archduchess amid military triumph and ceremonial praise.

A Courtly Public Face Royal Spectacle Lady Duncan appears beside Duncan as a celebrated archduchess amid military triumph and ceremonial praise. Private Discontent Her later actions reveal that public status has not reconciled her to Duncan’s rule or her place within it.

The Witch’s Revelation The Witch’s Revelation from "The Killer". The Witch’s Revelation Identity Transformed The First Witch is revealed as Lady Duncan through an elaborate magical and theatrical transformation.

The Witch’s Revelation from "The Killer". The Witch’s Revelation Identity Transformed The First Witch is revealed as Lady Duncan through an elaborate magical and theatrical transformation.

The Witch’s Revelation Identity Transformed The First Witch is revealed as Lady Duncan through an elaborate magical and theatrical transformation. Desire Offered She presents Macbett with the dagger and makes ambition part of their prospective alliance.

An Alliance of Power An Alliance of Power from "The Killer". An Alliance of Power Shared Plot Lady Duncan, Macbett, and Banco swear to remove Duncan and divide the benefits of rule.

An Alliance of Power from "The Killer". An Alliance of Power Shared Plot Lady Duncan, Macbett, and Banco swear to remove Duncan and divide the benefits of rule.

An Alliance of Power Shared Plot Lady Duncan, Macbett, and Banco swear to remove Duncan and divide the benefits of rule. Intimacy and Strategy Her relationship with Macbett binds erotic attraction to political calculation.

The False Queen The False Queen from "The Killer". The False Queen Disguise Sustained A witch wearing Lady Duncan’s appearance marries Macbett, while the real Lady Duncan is imprisoned.

The False Queen from "The Killer". The False Queen Disguise Sustained A witch wearing Lady Duncan’s appearance marries Macbett, while the real Lady Duncan is imprisoned.

The False Queen Disguise Sustained A witch wearing Lady Duncan’s appearance marries Macbett, while the real Lady Duncan is imprisoned. Rule Built on Deception The ceremony gives Macbett a queen and public legitimacy that are both counterfeit.

Return and Rejection Return and Rejection from "The Killer". Return and Rejection Identity Restored Lady Duncan escapes and tells the court that the woman who married Macbett was a sorceress using her face.

Return and Rejection from "The Killer". Return and Rejection Identity Restored Lady Duncan escapes and tells the court that the woman who married Macbett was a sorceress using her face.

Return and Rejection Identity Restored Lady Duncan escapes and tells the court that the woman who married Macbett was a sorceress using her face. Alliance Broken She rejects Macbett and points to Macol’s return as the threat that will end his reign.

During Duncan’s victory celebration

During Macbett’s meeting with the Witches

After the first conspiracy takes shape

At Macbett’s wedding and coronation

During the wedding feast