All the books by William Boyd adapted to cinema and television, ranked

The life of a novelist unfolds across different decades and locations, ranging from 1920s Paris to 1950s New York and 1980s London. During this journey, encounters with notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Ian Fleming, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor— the exiled British king and his mistress Wallis Simpson—shape the course of the novelist’s experiences.

A young woman makes a startling discovery that her mother served as a spy for the British Secret Service during World War II and has been on the run ever since.

A man who collects ancient battle helmets leads a dual life as an insurance adjuster by day. He finds himself pursuing a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage.

Bethany Mellmoth is a young woman in her late 20s who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is ambitious and talented, but she is also insecure and uncertain about her future. The pilot episode follows her as she tries to navigate her career, her relationships, and her family life.

Morgan Leafy, stationed in Kinjanja, is an inefficient and somewhat corrupt diplomat with a taste for alcohol and women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a web of political and personal complications. The plot revolves around Morgan’s attempts to navigate local politics, corruption, and his relationships with various characters, including the wife of a powerful cabinet minister and an eccentric American woman.

A British art expert embarks on a journey across America with the intention of acquiring a rare Renoir painting in the South. However, the quest introduces him to a cast of eccentric characters along the way.