This book tells the story of a
young idealistic
Doctor who spent a summer in the French Basque
countryside . It is in first person and through the eyes of the Doctor we hear about his meetings with Katya , a young French Lady who is spending some time in the area. The story is set in the pre World War I era and has elegant dialogue and a stylish presentation which is very European . The mood througout the story is one of sophistication and high style as the protagonist recounts how he falls in
love with Katya .. A free spirited young French lady who does not seem to follow rules but instead lives
life as it comes, enjoying and deriving pleasure from every small
action , gesture and nature. The Doctor slowly but surely falls in love with her as he visits her to meet with her brother and scholar father.
The Brother is a twin . And he is bored in the Basque countryside. He seems to have a desire to live the easy life , is a champion kick boxer and a pistol marksman. The doctor over time starts wondering why is this seemingly sophiticated family and especially the young Katya wasting their life in the countryside with nothing to do , go to or visit . Are they hiding from someone ? Why ?. There is gossip in the village which does not seem to be correct.. As the Young doctor
tries to understand the backgroung of the DeTeville family , he realises , things are not what they seem . There is some deep dark secret which is waiting to be revealed. As the Doctor proposes his love for Katya and tries to come close to her, the story explodes with action , romance and thrills which explore the darker side of the human mind ......