It was a time of war. But it was also a time of exploration and
excitement, especially in San Francisco, always one of the most romantic
cities in the world. Young couples, separated by circumstances beyond
their control, relied upon V-mail (instead of E-mail) to communicate
their passions. Instead of "Hip Hop" there was the "Hop House." There,
and the USO, were the places to go-to dance, flirt and maybe find a
special sweetheart. This universal love story by Florence Gold speaks of
sweetness and sorrow, alienation and forgiveness in a more innocent, but
no less perilous time in our world history.