Denise Carrol

The green bough Denise Carrol

When Lisa makes a spur of the moment decision to visit her Taiwanese friends for the Chinese New Year, little does she realise that the impromptu trip will prove instrumental in guiding her through a particularly low point in her life. A painful failed relationship, professional disappointments and a significant loss have all culminated in her experiencing a profound sense of isolation and loneliness. Her journey takes her back to the magnificent Ilha Formosa countryside, much of which still holds a special place in her heart. Friends and an almost-romance revisited during her holiday, new acquaintances and an encounter with a Bai-Yang spiritual leader provide her with both guidance and much needed solace.