The protagonist in this novel is Julie, 24, a researcher in psychology, and the only daughter of Romula, who divorced her husband, Robin, on incompatibility of temperament. Romula, a teacher, and Julie lived in Lisbon.
The psychologist daughter wanted to find out if her mother's extreme love for God had led to her frigidity.
She was also in search of the ultimate of divine love. During her search, she chanced upon her father, Robin, through a priest who had solemnized her parents' marriage long ago.
Julie made contact with the Bard in the foothills of Himalayas, a man adept at...