My Policeman

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My Policeman
My Policeman (book cover).jpg
AuthorsBethan Roberts[1]
LanguageEnglish
PublisherChatto & Windus
Publication date
2 August 2012[1]

My Policeman is a 2012 gay-themed novel written by Bethan Roberts. It is set in Brighton, East Sussex, England, in the 1950s.

Plot summary[]

The novel is set in Brighton in 1957.[2] Tom Burgess, a policeman, is gay.[2] Marion, a schoolteacher, falls in love with him nonetheless. So does Patrick Hazelwood, a museum curator. Because of the social constraints of the era, Tom and Marion get married, even though Tom is only in love with Patrick.[2] When Marion becomes jealous, she exposes Patrick, who gets arrested for indecency.[3]

Critical reception[]

The novel received good reviews in the press. Writing for The Guardian, Natasha Tripney said the style was "fluid and tender".[2] In The Independent, Richard Canning wrote a positive review, suggesting the novel had "a strong period feel and a sprightly structure."[3] Moreover, he added that the "euphemistic references to homosexuality and rich period slang" were congruous.[3]

Film adaptation[]

Main article: My Policeman (film)

In February 2021, it was reported that a film adaptation of the novel was in the works, directed by Michael Grandage and starring Emma Corrin as Marion, David Dawson as Patrick Hazelwood, and Harry Styles as Tom Burgess with shooting to begin in April of that year.[4][5][6] It was later reported the film would also featured Gina McKee as an older Marion, Rupert Everett as an older Patrick Hazelwood, and Linus Roache as an older Tom Burgess with the film starting with the arrival of Patrick to Marion and Tom's home during the late 90s causing the events from 40 years ago from the 50s to be explored[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Vintage Books: My Policeman
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Natasha Tripney, My Policeman by Bethan Roberts – review, The Guardian, March 11, 2012
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Richard Canning, My Policeman By Bethan Roberts, The Independent, March 20, 2012
  4. ^ "'The Crown' Star Emma Corrin To Star Opposite Harry Styles In Amazon's 'My Policeman'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021.
  5. ^ Vlessing, Etan. "Emma Corrin, Harry Styles to Star in Romantic Drama 'My Policeman' for Amazon Studios". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Harry Styles' Male Lover in 'My Policeman' Film Has Been Cast". www.out.com. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-03-13.


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