Ariana Vail boards a train at night in a small town, and discovers in the morning that she is going in the wrong direction. Or is she? The story explores the possible responses of a woman who has the chance to live part of her own life over again and also to experience the world of her parents' youth. This is a romance which blends fantasy with realistic details of time and place, an entertainment with serious overtones.
Elizabeth Winifred Brewster was a Canadian poet, novelist, essayist, and short-story writer. She published over two dozen books, the majority of which are collections of poetry, and received numerous awards for her work. Characterized by her plain-spoken, poignant style, Brewster’s writing has become an important part of Canada’s literary canon.