Eleanor won't let her own death get in the way of the truth. So when her estranged children reunite for her funeral, they discover a puzzling inheritance. First, a voice recording in which everything they knew about their family is upended. Second, a traditional Caribbean black cake made from a family recipe with a long history that Eleanor hopes will heal the wounds of the past. The extraordinary story of how the inheritance of secrets, betrayal and memories can shape a family for generations.