In present day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Bryon and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their identities, and themselves. (Excerpt from the back cover.)
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