The era and the seaside locale are beautifully rendered and observed, not least the social and sexual undercurrents of the time Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times A humane and evocative portrait of a time when lives were destroyed by intolerance Guardian This spiky portrait of love makes for a gripping read Independent Pitch perfect Marie Claire A moving story of longing and frustration Observer Stunning...fraught and honest New York Times Book Review 'I loved it. Devoured it! A wonderful read. Tense, romantic, smart; a beautiful portrait of a seaside town poised at an exact moment in history, with people trapped by laws and mores' Russell T. Davies (on Instagram) A powerful story of love, shame and jealousy Mohsin Zaidi Roberts gives us two strong, absorbing voices, whose competing claims on our sympathies...make My Policeman a satisfyingly taut and involving read Times Literary Supplement A powerful story of forbidden love, regret, and living as your true self Vanity Fair