Margot has gifted herself with a vacation to Corsica-the fulfillment of a promise made to herself long ago. And she must admit she's enjoying the solitude that traveling alone brings, even if the indulgence prompts a guilty twinge or two. Exploring Corsica's shoreline, museums, and churches, Margot finds herself reflecting on her life and her mortality. Her daughters are grown, and her marriage at this point is best described as comfortable...