Set in Mozambique, this moving sequel to 'Secrets in the Fire', tells how Sofia faces the likely death of her older sister, Rosa, who is suffering from AIDS. Sofia, who lost both legs in a landmine explosion, learned about the disease in hospital, and was educated about condoms at school. She must help her sister face reality, whilst struggling to sustain her own dream of love and ambition to become a doctor. This unsentimental and sometimes humorous novel creates memorable characters to explore the complexities of AIDS in a rural, impoverished community with great compassion.