The Butterflies are Free

Synopsis

"All that I can see, all that I can hear, and all that I can think of is her; she is everywhere and everything to me..." In the summer of 1857 the handsome Charles Dickens was to become obsessed with a woman who was to change his life forever, but to pursue her was to risk everything. Set against the backdrop of nineteenth century London, Dickens struggles to oversee his 'home for fallen women', mentor his friend - the drug-addicted Wilkie Collins - and parent his wilful and rebellious children. Will the fulfilment which has so far eluded him be within his grasp, before his health fails?