Sophie finds two questions in her mailbox: Who are you? and Where does the world come from? This is the start of her journey through the history of philosophy, guided by a mysterious mentor. To find the truth, we must understand the questions, but the truth is stranger than Sophie can imagine.
An old Latin manuscript comes to light in an Argentine flea market, appearing to be a letter to St Augustine from Floria Aemilia, the woman he renounced in favour of chastity. Highly educated, passionate and compassionate, she delivers a highly personal commentary on the Confessions .
As Cecilia lies ill in bed and her family prepare for Christmas in the knowledge that she won't get better, an angel steps in through her window. There follows a series of conversations between them, and subtle changes emerge in Cecilia and in her relationship with her family.