In 1820's London, Walter Boniface operates a small bookshop selling both rare and commonplace works. Albert Medhurst is Walter's most trusted employee. By day, they work together in the shop as professional colleagues. By night they share glasses of gin, they share stories of their dreams, and the wo men share also a heartfelt affection for each other. But in the 1820's, such true love is manifestly forbidden. It is despised by the nation,...