As London comes alive with the 1960s youth revolution, one woman makes a choice that defies all expectations.''So real and humane and utterly transporting'' Meg MasonIt''s 1967 and London is alive with the new youth revolution. In the suburbs, meanwhile, Phyllis Fischer inhabits a world of conventional stability. Married with two children, her life is both comfortable and predictable.But when Nicky - a twenty-something friend of the family - visits one hot summer evening and kisses Phyllis in the dark of the garden, something in her catches fire. Newly awake to the world, Phyllis makes a choice that defies all expectations . . .''Wonderful'' Marian Keyes''My favourite author'' Kate Atkinson''Achingly moving and real'' Guardian ''Beguiling'' Hilary Mantel''Compelling'' Elizabeth Day''Will bring you to tears'' Daily Mail