About the book: a year / The calm will not last long. Rivalry or love - what will you choose? Kate and Scott are finally happy, they have become parents. Never before has life seemed so full. But a series of events occurs that turns everything upside down. On Christmas Eve, Angus, Scott's father and the patriarch of the family, has a heart attack and dies. The question of inheritance arises more acutely than ever. The infighting among family members at the Gillespie mansion is only exacerbated by the fateful surprise that the deceased left them. When the stakes are high, the loser loses everything. Scott and Kate must take risks, but they have a lot to lose in this rivalry, even each other. “Françoise Bourdain has mastered the art of telling stories that reflect real life even in the smallest nuances.” – L'Est Républicain “Françoise Bourdain fascinates with her talent as a writer.” – L'obs