Why does a happy woman committed suicide? After Sophie's unexpected death, her family and friends come together to share their memories and to try to discover why she ended her own life.

This intriguing novel reveals the many layers behind Sophie's life. Her best friend, her husband, his lover, her mother, her twin sons - each tries to come to terms with their devastating loss. Amongst this questioning, the author teases out a family of characters whose lives are inextricably linked, but who barely know each other. While it starts with a death, this fascinating book is brimming with life and heart-warming relationships.