Elliot Chase narrates the story, and off the bat he admits that while he will try to be as objective as possible, there are times when his opinions and perceptions might interrupt the truth. He’s a playwright living in London, and he has had some mildly successful hits but has never rocketed to stardom, unlike his good friend and Hollywood actress Lana. She’s now in her forties, having retired from acting several years ago to move to the UK. Tired of the grey skies, she decides to whisk herself away to her Greek island, Aura, and she invites several friends to join her.
Kate is one of her oldest, closest friends and a fellow actor. While Lana is a movie star, Kate is true thespian of the stage. She’s currently rehearsing for Andromeda, but feels disconnected from the role, relies on alcohol and drugs to get her through the day, and she keeps arguing with her director. When Lana invites her to Greece, Kate books herself onto the next available flight.
Elliot sees Kate at the airport and they travel to Aura together. The island is so remote, they have to charter a boat from Mykonos to get there. When Lana isn’t staying, a young man called Nikos keeps watch over the villa. He’s quiet and aloof, but becoming tired of his isolation. He’s thinking of buying himself a boat to sail around the Mediterranean in, while also reflecting on his loneliness: he can’t even remember the last time he kissed someone.
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