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The Brennan family had just moved from Tasmania in southern Australia to Mowillumbah in the north. Unlike the south, which is dry and cold all year round, this small town in the north is hot, rainy and humid, with rich and tall plants growing everywhere. Everything looks vibrant, like their family: father Finn and mother Bridget both have jobs they like. Although they are nearly middle-aged (married for eighteen years) and have two sons, they still long for each other. A new life is about to begin, but the youngest son Toby accidentally drowns in his backyard. The cruel tragedy enveloped the whole family and followed them like a shadow. Everyone seems to be trapped by Toby's death, trapped in their own tower of grief, guilt, doubt and blame, unable to extricate themselves. Written based on the author's personal experience. It took her forty years to write this book. A novel that will get into your bones: beautiful, captivating and heartbreaking. A brave yet tender exploration of the inevitable shortcomings in life. It breaks your heart, and then pieces it together with love.