Charming, quirky, and funny, this oh-so-relatable novel from the
bestselling author of Out of Sorts shines a light on the
always-complicated je ne sais quoi of every family's relationship.
As Martine and Jacques Le Guennec prepare for their annual family
Christmas dinner, Martine reminds her husband to be on his best
behavior. Their son Nicolas is bringing his girlfriend, Jeanne, to their
home for the first time, and she doesn't want Jacques to scare this one
off.
Jacques has always ruled his roost with patriarchal bravado, and he
can't help but verbally antagonize everyone--especially the wives of his
sons. Jeanne, a strong-willed woman who grew up without a father,
clashes with the curmudgeon, and she worries that her boyfriend might be
too much like his father.
It's all starting to make Martine question everything about her
relationship with her husband. And, though she makes that perfectly
clear to him, the old dog is not anxious to learn new tricks.
When Jeanne saves Jacques's life, he begins to realize it may be time to
change his ways if he wants to hold on to his wife and keep the family
close. But is it too late?
