Sweet Caress

Set against the backdrop of major historical events, this story follows Amory Clay, a woman whose passion for photography and desire for life take her across Europe, America, and beyond. From her early days in London to becoming one of the first female war photographers during World War II, Amory's journey is one of artistic pursuit, love, and personal discovery. William Boyd masterfully weaves her extraordinary experiences into a vivid panorama of the twentieth century.