In the aftermath of Barnaby Rivers' death, complications arise for three beautiful women: Bella, his estranged wife, his dear friend Ruth and wicked old Jocasta. Their constrasting attitudes to their looks have helped form three very different reactions to life, in particular their attitudes to motherhood and men. Now suddenly, nothing can go in the old way.
In a funny novel, Barabara Else contrasts attitudes to beauty, motherhood . . . and men. This is a delicately layered novel, ranging over time and place. Looking down on it all is Barnaby himself, not sure if he's an angel or a ghost.
