温迪·帕特森

　　Following his release from prison, Danny tries to take control of the mental health issues that have shaped his life. However, an encounter with a former flame evolves into tragic obsession. Treading Water looks with compassion and bracing realism at the lack of opportunity afforded to many people in British society. It’s a fascinating portrait of a changing city and evidence of an authentic Northern voice.

　　1991年圣诞节前，皇室成员相聚在桑德灵汉姆庄园，戴妃却迟到了。皇室冷漠古板、丈夫钟情他人，让她失去了快乐。叛逆行为是她无声的反抗。可是皇室只要她做个会微笑的工具人，对她本人毫不关心。服装师闺蜜被调走，和丈夫沟通失败，令戴安娜更加绝望。　　圣诞晚宴将至，华丽的礼服、精美的珠宝都成为锁住戴妃的藩篱。忍无可忍之下，她终于冲破束缚，公然从丈夫面前带走两个儿子，与他们度过了一个普通但快乐的，属于她自己而不是威尔士王妃的圣诞节。