College student, Sarah, finds solace in her writing, but her aspirations of becoming a successful author seem out of reach until she leans on her brother, a laborer in Saudi Arabia. But when Sarah begins to see her brother's unexpected and adventurous life through his letters, she realizes that his experiences are the stuff of true fiction.
Meanwhile, Sarah faces a challenge that challenges her to examine her marriage, and in doing so, come to terms with her own ambitions and desires. This literary fiction novel explores themes of family, identity and self-discovery while providing a unique glimpse into the lives of those living and working in the Middle East