Lady of the Butterflies

Eleanor, the daughter of a strict puritan, yearns for color and signs of life in her bleak medieval surroundings, leading her to an obsession with butterflies and a forbidden passion for Richard Glanville, a charismatic exiled Cavalier. As their relationship faces suspicion, prejudice, and violent rebellion, Eleanor navigates personal loss and societal challenges, finding solace in her friendship with naturalist James Petiver. Her journey becomes a quest for truth, freedom, and enduring love amid a tumultuous and superstitious community.