Publisher's Synopsis
Towards the end of the 1950s a young English man, David Matthews, embarks on a long journey in a bid to escape moralistic and intolerant Britain, and to leave behind the traumatic and humiliating events that have affected him whilst trying to come to terms with his sexuality.
David eventually finds himself working on a British sugar plantation in the remote north-west of Argentina where, serendipitously, everyone seems to be escaping their past: the devastation of Europe after World War II, religious persecution or, indeed, prosecution from crimes committed. Encouraged by the liberal atmosphere of 'no questions asked' David dares to hope that it might be possible to find contentment without guilt.
David is beguiled by his boss, the charismatic Steve Everett, and is soon drawn into his dysfunctional family. He becomes embroiled in their lives; each in their own way wants to appropriate him for their own ends, as though looking for an ally in this newcomer. It is through these unorthodox people that David reluctantly accepts who he really is and finds what he is looking for, finally believing he can live a positive and happy life.
