Alfred Russel Wallace

Set in 1858, the narrative centers on Alfred Russel Wallace, who, despite battling malaria in the Spice Islands, independently formulates a theory of natural selection. His groundbreaking discovery prompts an urgent correspondence with Charles Darwin, who fears being overshadowed. Their joint presentation in London marks a pivotal moment in scientific history, leading to Darwin's subsequent publication of On the Origin of Species, while Wallace remains unaware of the impact his work will have from afar.