Good-hearted Dr. Misha ben Bella is devastated after learning that Giles, her lover of seven years, has a common-law wife and child in London. Crestfallen and lonely, she confides in the brilliant neurosurgeon Dr. Paul de Vilmorin, who is himself trapped in a loveless marriage. Out of their friendship blossoms an all-consuming love until Paul's wife discovers their liaison. Misha leaves Paris for Africa to aid starving and ailing children but quickly falls desperately ill herself. When international correspondent Basil Rodzianko arrives to report on the abysmal conditions, he, too, falls prey to her charms. Returning with her to Paris, Basil aims to persuade Misha to reciprocate his fervent devotion and confesses his feelings to his dismayed wife. Meanwhile, the treacherous Giles seeks a reunion. Love triangles multiply, and Paul continually questions Misha's allegiance. Will they ever be free to pursue their lives together? Falconer has fashioned an elaborate, vividly detailed, convincing, and enchantingly romantic tale of jealousy, deceit, trepidation, and loyalty.
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