The Three Weissmanns of Westport

After forty-eight years of marriage, Joseph Weissmann announces he wants a divorce from his wife, Betty, and claims irreconcilable differences; but the real reason is his young assistant, Felicity. Joe intends to be generous in the divorce settlement, but with Felicity’s help, that doesn’t happen. To Betty, this is devastating, but she views life as a “picnic” and leaves her elegant New York apartment to live in her wealthy Cousin Lou’s run-down, quaint cottage on the beach in Westport, Connecticut. Her two daughters join her: Miranda, the impulsive one, who is suffering from an “unfortunate professional downfall” and is broke; and Alice, the reasonable older sister with a job in the city, who goes along to watch over them. The adventures and mishaps that ensue make for a delightful read. A story about love, life, and family filled with charming characters.