Raised in a traditional Greek family and later abandoned by everyone, including her husband, Nicky is a survivor. She has dedicated herself to raising Imogenwho was herself abandonedas a babyas her own daughter, butImogen is nowa 15-year-old eager to test her boundaries. Nicky struggles as she tries to reconcile Imogen's need for independence withherownstrong desire to provide her with a better future in this incisive exploration of contemporary family relationships."