This series delves into the world of literary fame and artistic identity, where the lines between reality and illusion blur. It explores the intricate relationships and ambitions of individuals caught in the spotlight of celebrity. Each installment offers a captivating look at romance, intrigue, and the personal consequences tied to great artistic talent. The narrative is a stylish and seductive examination of creative essence and the double-edged sword of renown.
Three years after Lord Byron dismissed him from his service, Dr John Polidori has fallen on hard times. As the pair fall in love, Polidori knows that he can only emerge from Byron's shadow if he confesses his true identity to the deluded girl; but was it only Byron's shadow that led her to love him in the first place?
Nineteen-year -old Annabella Milbanke, visiting London for the swirl of parties and engagements of the season, is introduced to Byron at a waltz. Caught up in a potentially scandalous love triangle, Annabella must decide whether following her heart is the most dangerous thing she has ever done .
When the narrator of Childish Loves inherits a colleague Peter's writings on Lord Byron, he finds himself acting as a literary sleuth.