Dora and Nora Chance are the illegitimate twin daughters of famed Shakesperian actor, Melchior Hazard, who has been married three times but never to their mother. In fact, they are legally claimed by Melchior's brother, Peregrine, which is only one way this family is a mess of relations. This book is a comedic retelling of the life of the twins from when they are 75, full of family and celebrity drama, scandal, adultery, illegitimate children, and occasional incest.

I gotta say, I read this based on a specific recommendation (uncle/niece relationship), and I was disappointed by how little that was part of the story. But I liked Peregrine a lot, even if he's as messy as everyone else in this damn book.