My Policeman

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My Policeman

Bethan Roberts · 2012 · 342 pages

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

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 smitten - 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

'Tense, romantic, smart...I loved it. Devoured it!' RUSSELL T. DAVIES

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

'A moving story of longing and frustration' OBSERVER

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