One of the most unforgettable mother-daughter duos of all time. Willow has a tough time with her mother Polly, who gave birth to her in her late fifties - she stands out like a sore thumb among the young suburban mothers. Polly doesn't care what others think of her; she smokes, argues with the neighbors, and hunts the squirrels in the garden that steal her pecans. But she has a heart of gold, and her greatest love is for Willow, from whom she wants to keep all the bad things away. Willow, in turn, knows that her mother left her home in Louisiana many years ago and never talks about it. She desperately wants to know why and finds clues about a great love - and a murder. A hilarious and deeply touching story about love and secrets in families.