This work investigates the obscured romantic and intellectual partnership between modernist poet H.D. and historical novelist Bryher, questioning why their relationship remained largely absent from traditional literary history. Susan McCabe, a professor of English and creative writing, utilizes archival research, personal correspondence, and literary analysis to reconstruct the lives of these two figures. She argues that their bond, defined by shared interests in antiquity and telepathy, served as a vital, albeit hidden, foundation for their creative output during the tumultuous era of the world wars.

Scholars and critics recognize this work as a significant contribution to the recovery of queer narratives within the modernist canon. Readers frequently note the depth of the archival research and the clarity with which the author navigates the complex social constraints of the early 20th century.