Now in paperback, a sensual examination of the nature and love and the healing power of myth, by the acclaimed author of waiting in Vain. Playwright Carey's life undergoes a dramatic change when he meets Frances, a singer and member of a mystical African tribe. To Carey , Frances is the woman he saw on TV five years before, on the day he tried to kill himself. To Frances , Carey is a mythical figure from her tribe's past, one that carries deep significance for her present. Led by her on a journey of adventure and self-discovery, Carey finally finds a way to satisfy his soul.