A novel about love in its many shades. It says as much about what love is not and about the importance of a healthy fantasy life and uncertainty in maintaining the thrill long after the social rituals are played out. Set in Brisbane, this contemporary novel of manners will also help readers recall the joy of reading before the grey cloud of theory distracted the creativity of so many contemporary authors. In this delightful romp, no group least of all writers is spared the satiric lash. This novel will appeal to urban audiences, especially those who are intrigued by the café society , and all those who have ever been smitten by love. Its satire on the superficial in modern urban life and relationships will also appeal to the general reader.