Published in 1960, The Musgraves is one of D[orothy] E[mily] Stevenson's novels of genteel family life. The story opens with major changes imminent in the Musgrave family. There were also significant past stressors that had not been resolved. Now with a production of a play by a local dramatic society as a framework, the situation is wrapped up to a satisfying conclusion.

While her books are generally quiet character studies dependent on day to day family life, there is something very satisfying about about them.