The tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some fo the most memorable characters in American literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant.

After being betrayed by her actor husband, Shannon Younger is content with her new life--far from the spotlight. But when the pastry chef crosses paths--for a second time!--with landscape architect to the stars Joaquin Williamson, he hypnotizes her whenever they're together. And since they're both living at his family's ćhteau turned hotel...that's often! Joaquin's a reminder of the life Shannon fled. But could he also be a new beginning?

The beautiful and tragic Caddy Compson's story is told through separate monologues by her three brothers--the idiot Benjy, the neurotic suicidal Quentin and the monstrous Jason.