Angels and Insects is a novel by A.S. Byatt that tells the story of a young naturalist, William Adamson, who returns to England after years of exploring the Amazon rainforest. He is taken in by a wealthy Victorian family, the Alabasters, and falls in love with their daughter, Eugenia.
As William becomes more involved with the Alabaster family, he discovers dark secrets and hidden desires that threaten to tear them apart. The novel explores themes of class, sexuality, and the power dynamics within Victorian society.
Angels and Insects is a complex and thought-provoking novel that challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and assumptions about love, loyalty, and the nature of humanity.