Disappointed in her marriage, Hilary goes to a beautiful island to relax and better understand what was wrong in her past. But the charms of southern nature do not save her from fatal surprises and sensory shocks. An event threatening misfortune leads Hilary to meet Arthur - a man who once left an indelible mark on her life... Fate has come full circle and once again confronted Hilary with a choice. But what is it? Again everything is somehow strange and confusing. Arthur does not recognize her, and yet he is attracted to her. And Hilary’s ex-husband, who arrived under a plausible pretext, is clearly trying to push her into Arthur’s arms. Why?.. All this causes mutual doubts and suspicions among the heroes of the novel. And the main secret is yet to come...