A tale of an independent young woman whose fortuitous encounter with a childhood acquaintance alters her life forever. With Paulo's trademark strength and intelligence, this story weaves together an interesting cast of characters, exciting action, and far-flung settings. Independent and sensible, Pilar is a young woman who is getting tired and disillusioned with the same routine of university life. In search of a higher purpose for her life, she runs upon a former childhood buddy who is now a captivating spiritual instructor and rumoured miracle worker. Pilar begins to understand that this chance meeting is going to change her life for the better as he takes her on a magnificent trek through the French Pyrenees. Pilar's story combines mysticism, magical realism, and folklore in Paulo's own style.