California - The Guncle Lisa Jewell When Fermina eventually chooses to

When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy

Discontent in a marriage arranged for her by her parents back in Calcutta

What ensues is the delicious unspooling of a group of women desperate to preserve themselves

When the three reunite for a birthday weekend in Las Vegas

smart and sexy Lina

California - The Guncle Lisa Jewell When Fermina eventually chooses toPatrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's