David Rushforth

Set in the south of France, South America and the islands of the South Pacific, this is an absorbing story about modern families and the ways in which people from vastly different places are attracted to each other.

In New Zealand, Tim is struggling with a mid-life crisis, but does that justify giving in to temptation?

Why is stylish Sophie's comfort being compromised by an untimely and suspicious death in France?

And what makes Paulo, a gay young Brazilian, so proud but so unsure of where he belongs?

These questions are answered by a cast of colourful characters as they explore the complexities of cross-cultural relationships.

The plot has twists that will take you places you've never been before, because this is pure escapism -- which also happens to be one of the tale's main themes.