In 1916 Ambrose March, a young cameraman, was wounded on the Western Front. Nearly a century later his astonishing film remains testament to his talent. Now a Hollywood movie company is aiming to recreate his final days.

On set, Rory Defoe is giving the performance of his life. Off set, he’s proving the typical Hollywood bad boy: often so out of control he’s in danger of wrecking the film. In utter despair, the director knows there’s only one person to turn to.

Ella Buchan is tired of stars like Rory, with egos the size of the Beverly Hills Hotel. As Rory’s make-up artist she’s spending hours each day with him. She certainly doesn’t want to get any closer.

But the director needs her to save his film and Ella has no idea what she’s letting herself in for...

‘Sheer bliss – romantic fiction with a brain’ – The Times