The bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel delves into
what it means to be a sister, a husband, a wife, and--most importantly
of all--a family.
Though sisters, Ann and Viv couldn't be more different. Ann is reserved,
sensible, and--some would say--boring. Viv, always their father's
favorite, is messy and impulsive, and a mother to two gorgeous
daughters. Meanwhile, Ann has struggled to have children, her last
attempt ending in a hysterectomy, which has devasted her and her
husband, Ken.
Pained to see her sister left so sad and wanting, Viv offers to have a
baby--and give it to Ann. Viv's husband, Ollie, is not on board with the
idea, especially when it becomes clear that Viv will be carrying Ken's
child, not his. But with the mechanics figured out, the men are pushed
to the sidelines as the sisters roll full-steam ahead. What were once
strong relationships are strained to the brink as fault lines in both
marriages are exposed--leaving them all to realize that starting a new
life just might end the ones they already have . . .
"A very good novel indeed." --The Times (London)