Marian Keyes immersed me into the life and times of the Casey Family, three brothers, their assorted marriages, children and families. The good looking Johnny is the second husband of the powerhouse of energy that is Jessie, with two children from her previous marriage Sometimes serendipity strikes and you find yourself reading the right book at the right time, this was a case in point, after some dark reads this lighthearted and amusing Irish family drama was the perfect antidote that I needed. Sometimes serendipity strikes and you find yourself reading the right book at the right time, this was a case in point, after some dark reads this lighthearted and amusing Irish family drama was the perfect antidote that I needed. In the subsequent unravelling, every one of the adults finds themselves wondering if it's time - finally - to grow up?. One careless remark at Johnny's birthday party, with the entire family present, starts Cara spilling out all their secrets. Įverything stays under control until Ed's wife Cara, gets concussion and can't keep her thoughts to herself. While some people clash, other people like each other far too much. Under the surface, though, conditions are murkier. Johnny's wife, Jessie - who has the most money - insists on it. Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together - birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weekends away. While som They're a glamorous family, the Caseys.