Thirty-nine year old Ellie Bircham wakes up one Friday morning, sliding face-first into the worst day of her life. She has a hangover. Her kids and her cat all hate her. Her government job is being transferred from Ottawa to Belleville, three hours away. She doesn't have enough money to pay all the bills this month. Her eighteen-year-old daughter, Kellie, is hiding secrets and has taken to staying out all night. Her middle child, Nicholas, is becoming more and more withdrawn. Her intrusive mother is trying to run her life. Her landlord is throwing them all out. And she hasn't been on a date...
Thirty-nine year old Ellie Bircham wakes up one Friday morning, sliding face-first into the worst day of her life. She has a hangover. Her kids and he...
Peter, who lives with Asperger's syndrome, works as a junior income tax auditor. Eleanor is a retired librarian. Twice-divorced Walter teaches linguistics and philosophy at the university. Suzette is a fitness instructor. Playing bridge is what they have in common. The Bytowne Bridge Club sponsors a spring cruise from Ottawa to Gaspe. Peter, Eleanor, Walter and Suzette all have their own reasons for going. Peter buys tickets as a birthday gift for his mother. Eleanor invites a friend along for the ride. Walter has private plans for the trip, and Suzette's plans involve getting private with...
Peter, who lives with Asperger's syndrome, works as a junior income tax auditor. Eleanor is a retired librarian. Twice-divorced Walter teaches linguis...
