by A. S. Byatt
First published 1890
When two young scholars uncover the letters, journals, and poems of two Victorian poets, a web of romantic intrigue begins to unravel. As they trace the poets' movements from London to Yorkshire and beyond, the scholars find themselves drawn into an extraordinary counterpoint of ideas and emotions. What emerges is an exhilarating tale of wit, mystery, and the power of the written word to transcend time and place.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, literary-mystery
Setting: England, France, Brittany, Yorkshire, Boggle Hole
Period: Middle to Late 19th Century, Late 20th Century, 19th Century
511 pages · Paperback · Vintage/Ebury