The Dark Flood Rises

"Those who appreciate her able combination of intelligence, wit, and rue will willingly follow Drabble into the sunset." ¯Kirkus (starred review)

The Pure Gold Baby

Library Journal ★ 09/01/2013 : Anna is the daughter of anthropologist and writer Jessica Speight and is her "pure gold baby"—a happy and loving child with special needs and capabilities. As a single mother in 1960s London, Jess navigates career, relationships, and the National Health Service with compromise, determination, and the help of a close-knit […]