Louisa has come to her parents' house in Maine this summer with all three of her kids, a barely written book, and a trunkful of resentment. Left behind in Brooklyn is her husband, who has promised that after this final round of fundraising at his startup he will once again pick up his share of the household responsibilities. Louisa is hoping that the crisp breeze off Penobscot Bay will blow away the irritation she is feeling with her life choices and replace it with enthusiasm for both her family and her work.

Louisa has come to her parents' house in Penobscot Bay, Maine this summer with all three of her kids, a barely written book, and a trunkful of resentment. Left behind in Brooklyn is her husband, who has promised that after this final round of fundraising at his startup he will once again pick up his share of the household responsibilities. Kristie arrives with a past she's trying to outrun, a secret she's trying to unpack, and a new boyfriend so kind she can't figure out what she did to deserve him. Secret will be unearthed, betrayals will come to light, and both Louisa and Kristie will question how much responsibility they bear for the actions of previous generations. - adapted from back cover