A must read love story. Tired and stressed out, Cicely took off for a short vacation. She desired more than food, sea, sand and sightseeing. She wanted Sam the first man she met on her arrival at the hotel where she stayed. Together they explored every angle of pleasure. From dance to romance they enjoyed each others' company. On Cicely's return to her homeland Sam got involved in relationships with other female visitors to the island's shore. These associations presented challenges to the friendship he had developed with Cicely. Interesting, intriguing, and skilful are words that can be used to describe how Sam faced up to these challenges.