Alison goes to Provence to spend some time with a French family. "The children of the family, whom she likes very much, especially Daniele, who is her own age, are trying to free themselves from the restrictions of a narrow, conventional upbringing imposed by a devoted but all-too-managing mother.......The story of Alison's friendship with the sweet, self-doubting Daniele and with her charming, irresponsible older brother is altogether enthralling."