1831. Charles Kingsley is growing up in Clovelly, Devon. At a young age
he is no stranger to death and rioting that is prevalent in Victorian
England.
Whilst at Cambridge University he falls hopelessly in love but his
dreams of marrying Fanny Grenfell are thwarted by her family. He goes to
great lengths to prove that he is worthy of her whilst struggling with a
secret about his sex life.
He enters the Church and comes to Eversley, Hampshire as a Curate.
However, his reputation as a firebrand and revolutionary grows in
political and religious circles. Despite this he finds favour with Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert.
Driven to highlight the sufferings of the poor, he is the author of many
novels that finally bring him national acclaim yet beset by financial
problems, he suffers physical and mental collapses throughout his
life.
This is a story of an eminent Victorian driven to right the wrongs of
the world through his many passions....