He regrets his decision to take them in, until he starts to recognize that his outsize lifestyle and unusual life wisdom could bring about a season of healing that redefines their understanding of family, and finally lead Patrick back to himself. From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpecte. Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his own great love and managing a stalled career. But when tragedy strikes, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. His Palm Springs home and reclusive lifestyle aren’t exactly welcoming to children. Patrick O’Hara has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant - from a safe distance. From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew. Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of five novels including, Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book The Editor, an NPR Best Book of the Year The Guncle, a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for Novel of the Year and The Celebrants.His fiction has been translated in twenty languages.
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