The sixth collection of poetry by Andrew Motion, Love in a Life, represents a notable evolution in the writing style of the modern Narrative School's pioneer. In a volume where the concept of marriage influences the structure of each poem and the book as a whole, directness and a new colloquialism are wedded to Motion's trademark obliquities. Two spouses' stories gradually come to light, much like chapters in a book, and are linked to more widely available information so that they each have profound resonances for the other.