The first African novel by bestselling author Elisabeth and Stefan had a fleeting relationship towards the end of their school years. Now, they meet again shortly after graduation on a flight to Africa. While Stefan enjoys the beach life and picks up a local girl at a bar, Elisabeth wants to understand the foreign country. She befriends a teacher from her travel group who explains the historical background to her, and the local guide Ndou takes her through the poorest neighborhoods. Elisabeth learns to see the world and her own life from a different perspective.