A rolling stone

"A Rolling Stone" by B. M. Croker is a story about family, society, and trying to get ahead in the world, taking place in the early 1900s. It centers on Lady Kesters, a smart woman who married into money and now finds herself helping her brother, Owen Wynyard, who has returned home after a difficult time overseas. The book begins by showing Lady Kesters in her luxurious home which quickly flashes back to her past, before marriage. Now, she is trying to find a suitable occupation for Owen, like working as a driver for two older women, and how everyone responds to such an idea. The book introduces themes of social class and going after what you want, all while exploring the challenges and expectations of the time.