The Diaries of Jane Somers
Jane Somers is a successful magazine editor whose comfortable, carefully organised life changes after an unexpected friendship with an elderly woman.
As Jane becomes increasingly involved in another person’s daily struggles, she begins to question her priorities, relationships and understanding of responsibility.
Across two interconnected novels, Doris Lessing explores the realities of ageing, social inequality, family obligations and the complicated nature of human kindness.
Rich in observation and emotional insight, The Diaries of Jane Somers is a moving portrait of ordinary lives and extraordinary connections.