In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes. We share the lives of these strangers, learning their hopes, dreams, and fears as they move forward, forever changed by their experience. Here is the story of old Andreas, the gentle taverna owner who has spent many years regretting the argument that drove his only son to America ; Elsa, the beautiful German reporter who gave up her television career and the man she loves once she learned the secret he hid from her ; and Fiona, the Irish nurse and dutiful daughter, whos gone off to travel with the man everyone says is wrong for her, determined to show them alleven if everyone is right. This is also the story of David, the only son who loves his family but not the family business ; Thomas, the Californian who is able to cope with his recent divorce but not with sharing his son with his wifes new husband ; and Vonni, who rashly left behind her life in Ireland to follow her true love to this village thirty years ago and who is wise for everyone but herself. .