A sighting on an Italian ski slope, an extraordinary coincidence in Canada, a one-night stand with a beautiful French boy. It led to the start of a romantic, poignant, and erotic love story that lasted for thirty-five years. Despite living on different continents, despite separations and marriages to others, their passionate love affair spanned the decades, from the swinging '60s to beyond 9/11, overcoming all obstacles. This is the true story of the emotional and psychological journey of a young woman from her early twenties to her mid-sixties. It was destiny, enduring love and powerful sex with the love of her life. It transformed her existence after her tragic adolescence and sustained her through to its heart-wrenching conclusion.