Stella has life under control - and that's the way she likes it. For
twenty-five years, she's been trusted assistant to a legendary fashion
designer but after her boss dies suddenly, she's left with nothing to do
apart from clear the studio.
It seems as though the life she wanted has vanished. She is lost - until
one day she finds a house swap website and sees a beautiful old villa in
a southern Italian village. Could she really exchange her poky London
flat for that?
But what was just intended as a break becomes much more, as Stella finds
herself trying on a stranger's life. As the villa begins to get under
her skin, she can't help but imagine the owner from the clues around
her. She meets his friends, cooks the local food he recommends and
follows suggestions to go to his favourite places. But can an idea of
someone ever match up the reality?
As Stella wonders if she can let go of the safety of her past, perhaps
there's a chance for her to find a way into her future . . .