On holiday in Egypt with Sidney and Dean, young writer Maisie is - in her mind - on top of the world. Her long-labored manuscript is finally going to be published, she and Sidney are deeply in love, and the future looks bright on every level.In one moment, however, it all changes. Tragedy leads to overwhelming loss that Maisie can't even begin to process. As the world itself turns upside down, there's no solace for Maisie from the growing sense that her wonderful future is finished.No dream about to come true. No certainties of new chances in life.No Sidney.Even if the first two did not break her, the last one is determined to. It's up to Maisie to find her strength and determination to find a new future, even if - unthinkably - it may be nothing like the one she dreamed of.