Catherine - Young and rebellious, fighting the restrictions imposed by her South American convent, but afraid to leave it's sanctuary; distrustful of the man who saved her life while shamefully aware of his forbidden attraction.

Armand - A Brazilian doctor with a burning purpose, whose life is inextricably entwined with the people of the rebellion torn country of Surajo.

Drawn to Catherine against his will, Armand had no power to fight her heady sensuality - but he was not free to surrender his body's desires....