As a child, Annabelle viewed her parents' marriage as a magical relationship, one that she alternately envied and admired. Her artist father focused solely on his art while his wife-model existed only for her husband. And all the while, Annabelle stood on the outside of the charmed, inclusive circle, watching and waiting.
Then the unthinkable happened--and Annabelle was unprepared for the tragic outcome of having her deepest desire fulfilled.
Now a lonely young woman, she is plagued by guilt and tormented by a desire to belong somewhere and to someone. It's a story about love, longing and loss -- and the price each character pays for passion.