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Set in Brighton, England, in the 1950s and 1990s, Bethan Roberts’s 2012 My Policeman is a historical romance inspired by the real-life relationships between writer E. M. Forster, policeman Bob Buckingham, and Buckingham’s wife, May
. The novel is an intimate portrayal of the historical dangers and violence faced by queer couples and explores themes of secrecy, alienation, and love. Amazon Studios’ film adaptation of the novel, starring Harry Styles and Golden Globe winner Emma-Louise Corrin, premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.Read a full book summary, a full book analysis, and explanations of important quotes from My Policeman.