Possession

Brief Overview

«Possession» is a novel written by A.S. Byatt, released in 1990. The story unfolds on two temporal levels and follows two literary scholars, Roland Michell and Maud Bailey, as they investigate a secret love affair between two Victorian poets, Ash and Christabel LaMotte. As they delve into their research, the protagonists immerse themselves in a world of passion, poetry, and mysteries that reveal not only the details of past lives but also impact their own. The novel is noted for its deep exploration of literature, psychology, and relationships, skillfully blending elements of detective, historical, and romance genres.