Erika has just moved to Madrid where she is working as a secretary for Juan, a man she has fallen deeply in love with and who is also married. Regardless, age and socio-economic differences present no obstacle for the lovers. While Erika waits for Juan to fulfill his promise of divorcing his wife, his old schoolmate who is also a friend and confidant to Erika comes back into their lives, adding yet another complication to the lover's plight. Desire, love, selfishness, ambition, truth and lies, come to play in this interesting novel situated in London, Madrid and Marbella.