Louise Garrott tried to isolate herself from the world with a wall of books and scientific articles for so long that she almost believed: this is the real thing. The realization of her mistake comes to her when everything changes dramatically: life takes her from the cozy walls of the museum to the wild jungle, and Louise finds herself in a whirlpool of passions. Her favor is sought by her ex-husband, who is still dear to her, and the young millionaire who organized the expedition. But is love worth fighting for? Or should love itself choose who and how to come to, and trying to rig the cards is impudent and disrespectful towards higher powers?