From the beginning a panaramic vista opens, as we share of the romantic soul of a fifteen year old at the threshould. The author gives us a glimpse of Europe just before and after the occupation. As her subject blossoms and matures onward later in Canada, her family being of a well to do background while Elsa having opposed her parents is on a resolute path throughout decisive stages. It leads her further into unaccustomed realities. Later together with her man, strangest occurrences of the other-wordly or the extra sensory surely put them to the test. In an effervescent rebounding of courage and love, they arrive at last upon a serene plateau. With added input of sense and feeling, the author becomes quite descriptive with a depth other than ordinary amid the riches of such endorsement. Touching upon a rare vein and hidden treasury, overflowing at times in poetic expression. Power, simplicity, Grace and Beauty. You'll find them all in this work. It will leave you endowed, newly in touch from having ventured into its riches. Revealing, splendid!