Day for Night

Set in Brexit-era London, this compelling novel explores themes of love, boundaries, and identity against a backdrop of societal and political upheaval. As film-maker Richard Cottar and producer Joanna prepare to portray Walter Benjamin’s life, their relationship is tested by the casting of a sexually ambiguous actor and the tense atmosphere of a nation at a crossroads. Drawing inspiration from Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, the story delves into reversals of gender, power, and history, offering a thought-provoking reflection on personal and collective transformation.