Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published some were bestsellers some were considered scandalous & others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time & helped define their generation while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling. Margaret Drabbles The Millstone" was published in 1965. Set in a London not yet quite swinging where sexual liberation is still on its way this prize-winning novel follows the progress of Rosamund Stacey who becomes pregnant as a result of a one night stand & must adapt to life as a single mother
- finding herself transformed in the process."