Ophelia Field élabore des récits qui explorent les complexités des relations humaines et des enjeux sociétaux. Son style est incisif et sensible, révélant les motivations cachées des personnages et leur vie intérieure. Field aborde des thèmes tels que l'identité, la mémoire et l'impact des événements historiques sur le présent. Sa prose est saluée pour sa profondeur et son mérite littéraire.
Set in 17th-century Britain during the reigns of Queen Anne and George I, the narrative explores a transformative era marked by a group of men whose innovative ideas foster new literary and political perspectives. Amidst unexpected circumstances, their initiatives reflect the dynamic cultural shifts of the time, highlighting the intersection of creativity and politics in shaping societal change.
The scandalous true story of the duchess who became her beloved queen's blackmailer, published in a new and updated edition to coincide with the Oscar-winning film starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.