Here is a new novel by Alexandra Ripley, author of the famous “Scarlett”. His main characters, having married, become close friends and business partners. Success in business, a prosperous life, wealth - it would seem that they have achieved everything. But only having learned the fullness and versatility of love do they become truly happy.* * *They discovered for themselves what had been hidden from them for so long, they discovered with love, with the complete merging of their souls, hearts, consciousness and flesh. Then he took her face in his hands and gently kissed her once. From this full of love, tender touch, tears of happiness welled up in her eyes, and he dried them with kisses.