Anna Ralph is an acclaimed novelist and journalist whose work delves into the complexities of the human psyche. Her novels, often inspired by striking landscapes, explore intricate themes of love, sexuality, memory, trauma, obsession, and betrayal. Ralph masterfully weaves narratives of vulnerability and passion, with a style characterized by its sharp insight into human nature. Her background in journalism and academic writing enriches her approach, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
But Robert, highly skilled at solving other people's problems, is struggling to deal with his own. As the floating island returns to the surface of the lake, Robert forces Matt to confront the truth about his brother's death, but also, unknowingly, exposes him to an adult world of passion, guilt, and betrayal...