A Proper Marriage A Complete Novel from Doris Lessing's Masterwork Children of Violence

As the second novel in Doris Lessing's semi-autobiographical 'Children of Violence' series, 'A Proper Marriage' continues the story of protagonist Martha Quest in colonial Southern Rhodesia during the onset of World War II (1939–1941). Following her impulsive marriage to civil servant Douglas Knowell, Martha finds herself struggling against the constraints of conventional domestic life, motherhood, and societal expectations. As she grapples with feelings of entrapment, marital disillusionment, and the fear of replicating her mother's narrow existence, she seeks personal freedom and autonomy, eventually becoming involved with leftist political circles. The novel offers a poignant, introspective look at the complexities of marriage, gender roles, and the search for identity amidst a rapidly changing world.

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