The story is set in a remote rural homestead whose blue house provides venue for a major family gathering.
Page by page, the book uncovers the lives and personalities of the people bonded by an offbeat and strong character – their mother. At the age of seventy-seven, the old lady radiates wisdom and love. Although she’s fond of her children, she can also see their flaws and weaknesses.

The fates of the individual family members are revealed during Christmas when three days are enough to bring about a major change in life…  
 

Book intro

The story is set in a remote rural homestead whose blue house provides venue for a major family gathering.
Page by page, the book uncovers the lives and personalities of the people bonded by an offbeat and strong character – their mother. At the age of seventy-seven, the old lady radiates wisdom and love. Although she’s fond of her children, she can also see their flaws and weaknesses.

The fates of the individual family members are revealed during Christmas when three days are enough to bring about a major change in life…