'A very good novel indeed' The Times
Life has smiled on Viv - pretty, charismatic, radical, she has always been one for bold moves. Her sister Ann is less fortunate - sober, predictable and now unable to have children, she has always trailed in Viv's shadow. Then Viv decides to give her sister the best present she can think of - a baby. And little thinks of the repercussions her magnanimity will bring...