Summary
Amanda Wilkie unexpectedly finds herself alone with three children under five in a rambling Victorian house in London, after her husband walks leaves them claiming heâs just âlost the loveâ, like one might carelessly lose a glove.
A few months later, Amandaâs heavily pregnant friend, Ali, crashes into her kitchen announcing her partner is also about to abscond. Once Aliâs baby Grace is born, Amanda encourages them to move in. When Jacqui, a long-lost friend and fellow single mum, starts dropping by daily, the household is complete.