In this family saga, at once intimate and familiar, three women navigate the often rough seas of a woman’s place in society, of their own roles in their family, and of the man who has been their greatest obstacle—and greatest influence. Perfect for fans of Ann Patchett. Two daughters tend to their dying father. Though he’s been a strangely absent presence in their lives, he has shaped their hopes, ambitions, and desires. To these two finely woven stories the author adds that of the girls’ mother—a strong and single-minded woman, who has forged her own path her entire life, defying society’s expectations for how a woman is supposed to behave. Belinder Dhanoa’s novel is not only an insightful study of the pressures of living in a patriarchal society, but also a moving account of the complexities of family loyalties, betrayals and love.
