For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled 'Hello from the Gillespies'. It's always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself - she tells the truth ...

From the bestselling author of The House of Memories comes a funny and heartfelt novel about miscommunication and mayhem in a family like no other.

'McInerney still has that magic touch, delving into the complexities of families with beautiful South Australian backdrops and a sprinkling of Irish charm.' Herald Sun

'McInerney has a wonderful skill for weaving warm and funny stories.' Sunday Age