Libby Purves

Henry is a hip, young DJ who worries about his son. Philip is an ex-MP ruined by scandal, Diane his long-suffering wife. Marianne has replaced her husband with chocolates and gin whilst Lizzie battles serious illness. Suddenly Eva, a Polish backpacker, arrives in their lives and with bewildering speed they find their worlds changing shape.

Though sisters, Sarah Penn and Maggie Reave are like chalk and cheese. Sarah is married and lives contentedly with her family in a small town, whilst Maggie has spent fifteen years backpacking and avoiding any ties. Now she is back, bringing with her a secret that rocks all their lives.