Following an accident on location, Shelley flies to Venice, not only to recuperate but to sort out her tangled emotions. Adam's stepbrother Mark is her guide. Led by her instincts in the romantic atmosphere of the city, she is finally coming to terms with her life.

Meanwhile Adela seeks solace in Norway, where her scheming leads her a step too far - but inadvertently brings Adam and Shelley happiness. Also included in the volume are six previously unpublished short stories.