Burning Bright

Set in London in 1792, Tracy Chevalier's novel "Burning Bright" explores the lives of the Kellaway family as they move from rural Dorset to the bustling city amidst political upheaval. The story follows young Jem Kellaway and streetwise Maggie Butterfield as they form a surprising bond and become involved with the radical poet William Blake. Against a richly detailed historical backdrop, their journey from innocence to experience is vividly depicted, capturing the vibrant and turbulent spirit of Georgian London.