Ellen Gulden leaves her life as a successful New York journalist to return home and care for her mother, Kate, diagnosed with cancer. In the short time they have left, the relationship between mother and daughter—tender, awkward, and revealing—deepens, and Ellen is forced to confront painful truths about her adored father.

After Kate's death, Ellen goes from devoted daughter to prime suspect, accused of the mercy killing.
This novel delves into the complexities of family life, exploring the bonds of love and the difficult choices we face when life takes unexpected turns.