Audiobook Crewe Train, written by Rose Macaulay. Witty and thought-provoking satire on London life in the 1920s. Rose Macaulay was a fascinating and influential British writer, known for her wit and intellect. She wrote numerous novels, essays and biographies, and she was highly regarded for her versatility as a writer. Her works often explored themes of social change, women’s rights and the complexities of human relationships.