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My Policeman

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HARRY STYLES
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My Policeman by Bethan Roberts is a poignant tale set in 1950s Brighton, exploring a complex love triangle. The story revolves around Marion, who falls for Tom, a charming policeman, unaware of his secret romance with a museum curator named Patrick. As passions intertwine and societal expectations collide, the characters must navigate the challenges of love, loyalty, and societal constraints.
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My Policeman

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The stunning tie-in edition of My Policeman showcases artwork from the highly anticipated film adaptation starring Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson.

Discover the exquisitely told tragic tale of thwarted love behind the major new film adaptation.

It is in 1950s Brighton that Marion first catches sight of the handsome and enigmatic Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier, and Marion is smittenβ€”determined her love will be enough for them both.

A few years later, in Brighton Museum, Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opens his eyes to a glamorous, sophisticated new world.

Tom is their policeman, and in this age, it is safer for him to marry Marion. The two lovers must share him, until one of them breaks and three lives are destroyed.

A sensitive, sweeping novel – VOGUE

A powerful story of forbidden love, regret, and living as your true self – VANITY FAIR

Tense, romantic, smart...I loved it. Devoured it! – RUSSELL T. DAVIES

A powerful story of love, shame and jealousy – MOHSIN ZAIDI

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My Policeman by Bethan Roberts is praised for its beautiful depiction of the era and seaside setting, capturing the social and sexual tensions of the time. It's recognised as a humane and evocative portrayal of the destructive effects of intolerance. The narrative offers a gripping and spiky portrayal of love, described as pitch perfect and moving in its exploration of longing and frustration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529115765

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Bethan Roberts has published five novels and writes stories and drama for BBC Radio 4. Her books include The Good Plain Cook (Serpent's Tail, 2008), which was a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime; My Policeman (Chatto & Windus, 2012), the story of a 1950s policeman, his wife, and his male lover (soon to be a major Amazon Original movie starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin); and Mother Island (Chatto, 2014), which received a Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize. Her latest novel, Graceland, tells the story of Elvis Presley and his mother, Gladys. She also writes short fiction, for which she has won the Society of Authors' Olive Cook Prize and the RA Pin Drop Award. Bethan has taught Creative Writing at Chichester University and Goldsmiths College, London. She lives in Brighton with her family.

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