The Great Lover

Nell Golightly, living in Cambridgeshire, is unexpectedly drawn into a mysterious inquiry from a Tahitian woman claiming to be the daughter of poet Rupert Brooke. The story shifts between Nell's present life and her memories of 1909, when she was a young housemaid who met the charismatic and controversial poet. As Nell reflects on her past, questions about love, history, and identity come to the fore, revealing a compelling exploration of personal connections and historical intrigue.