"It's odd how elated you can feel suddenly seeing a familiar face abroad, as if you've been lost, or marooned on a deserted island, when, unexpectedly, an old friend appears, reminding you of the life you quite happily left which you are now suddenly home sick for..."



In Book Three: Long Way Home, family life becomes fractured as characters search for meaning and adventure, taking their lives and dilemmas on the road: Lucinda sets her sights and sails in a new life-direction, taking no baggage on board.

While Jesse has a Grecian sojourn and a near-fatal attraction, that sends her back to the future.

Lidia's future becomes unexpectedly adrift. The Pontis decide their marriage needs a course-correction, so set their compass for a time-out in Tuscany, where home becomes a destination that is a long way, and too far, to reach together.