Free Love

In Tessa Hadley's compelling novel "Free Love," set against the backdrop of 1960s London, Phyllis Fischer, a seemingly dutiful homemaker, experiences a profound awakening after a chance encounter with the son of an old friend. As she confronts her desires and makes unexpected choices, the dynamics of her conventional suburban family are put to the test, mirroring the broader societal transformations of the era. With keen insight into her characters' inner lives, Hadley explores themes of romantic love, sexual freedom, and the quest for authenticity, delivering a narrative that is both daring and thought-provoking.