Lil suffers from Dissociative Identity disorder (DID). The good doctor feels that based on her history and the knowledge obtained through this case study there might be a glimmer of hope for her release. Lil brings us back through her early childhood and the abuse suffered at the hands of her parents.

Her great love of the city takes us on a wonderful adventure, while seeing it for the first time through Lil's eyes as she explores her Montreal. This novel goes back and forth, with the past and present intertwining bringing this story to the readers. What happened to get Lil imprisoned? There are so many stages where you think Lil will survive only to have it quickly reversed.

Just when you think all is well the most horrific event happens.