The story is set in Switzerland, and the main character is Rachel, a young woman who, after the unexpected death of her husband, is persuaded by her Aunt Madeline to come to Europe. She packs up and goes along with her two small children. Madeline is a strong woman who has acquired a small fortune through her art dealings and numerous divorces. She encourages Rachel to follow her passion, which is writing. Two men enter Rachelas life. One is Michael, an American artist living in Switzerland. Then there is Rolf, a former Olympic ski jumper from Germanya].The story is set in Switzerland, and the main character is Rachel, a young woman who, after the unexpected death of her husband, is persuaded by her Aunt Madeline to come to Europe. She packs up and goes along with her two small children. Madeline is a strong woman who has acquired a small fortune through her art dealings and numerous divorces. She encourages Rachel to follow her passion, which is writing. Two men enter Rachelas life. One is Michael, an American artist living in Switzerland. Then there is Rolf, a former Olympic ski jumper from Germanya].