My Policeman

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3.9

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Bethan Roberts

**NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HARRY STYLES**This love is all-consumingIt is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of the handsome and enigmatic Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both.A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opens his eyes to a glamorous, sophisticated new world.Tom is their policeman, and in this age it is safer for him to marry Marion. The two lovers must share him, until one of them breaks and three lives are destroyed.'A sensitive, sweeping novel' VOGUE'Tense, romantic, smart...I loved it. Devoured it!' RUSSELL T. DAVIES'A powerful story of forbidden love, regret, and living as your true self' VANITY FAIR'A moving story of longing and frustration' OBSERVER

Romance

Historical Fiction

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Author

Bethan Roberts

Pages

352

Publisher

Random House

Published Date

2012-02-02

ISBN

1448130980 9781448130986

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"One of the many people who picked this up bc of the movie coming out, but I enjoyed it! Read the entire book in the span of 4 hours"

Zoe Bowers

"LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK !! CANT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE !! "

soph

"This book was BEAUTIFULLY written, however I do think it was a very slow read and could’ve done with a little more back and forth. I do however like that we get to see Marion and Patrick’s different perspectives of Tom and their scenarios. Most definitely not my favorite book, but recommend for any avid book or Harry Styles fan (because let me be real…Harry is 100% the reason I read this one). 6/10 "

Camryn Garrett

"It’s was good. But slow and kinda confusing. 6/10"

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Bina rieser

"i loved this book, it was so heartbreaking reading the homophobia, but overall a great book, i loved the writing and i liked the way everything was described. "

zac

"I really enjoyed this book for the most part. It was a devastating yet beautiful story. "

maddy decar

"Originally picked up this book because of the movie coming out with Harry styles in it but I quickly fell in love with it! Cant wait to see the movie too!"

Izzy flowers

"i’m not going to lie, but i 100% got this book after i heard harry styles was going to be starring in the film and i just knew i had to read it! and if you are thinking about reading this book, do it. 10/10. it’s so devastatingly heartbreaking but it was so enjoyable at the same time!"

avery

"Won't lie, I only got this book out of excitement of Harry Styles being in the movie adaptation. However, if I had read this book on my own apart from that reason it would still be just as great! Really captures the times and their veiws on women's roles and homosexuality through two very different people and their shared interest in Tom. All I can say is Harry better deviver! 😏"