In the heart of West London, tragedy strikes as Grenfell Tower is engulfed in flames. Simultaneously, the life of Cornelius Winston Pitt, an estranged patriarch of the Pitt family, is snuffed out by an accidental fire miles away. This dual calamity sets the stage for Diana Evans's 'A House for Alice,' a poignant narrative that intertwines family, loss, and the yearning for closure. Alice Pitt, the family matriarch, faces the twilight of her life with a longing to return to her homeland of Nigeria, triggering a rift among her three daughters who grapple with her decision. Amidst this turmoil, the youngest daughter, Melissa, confronts her own failed relationship and the imminent departure of her mother, revealing the deep-rooted secrets and cultural identities that have bound and burdened them. As the characters navigate their grief and betrayals, Evans paints an intimately human portrait against a backdrop of political unrest and personal upheaval, questioning the very foundations of love and identity.