The World and His Wife

In "What Started as a Love Match," the tumultuous marriage of Rosina Wheeler and the renowned writer Edward Bulwer-Lytton unfolds, sparking a dramatic, decades-long conflict that captivated Victorian England. After their marriage deteriorates, Rosina embarks on a relentless public campaign to assert her innocence, confronting Edward even during his political rallies, while he retaliates with threats of institutionalization. This gripping tale weaves together the couple's own narratives, showcasing their starkly differing perspectives on their tumultuous relationship.