The Conception of Zachary Muse (Electronic book text)

The girl Evangeline Muse gives birth alone in a lagoon. She returns home with the newborn child and falls asleep in the arms of Will Archer, who whispers to her: 'I will love you for the rest of my life.' It's the first time they've embraced. Zachary Muse's magical birth is the central mystery of this lush and lyrical story. Set in an idyllic coastal village, bright visions of artistry and longing bloom like jungle flowers. As poetic vignettes, the interweaving lives of Will Archer, the Muse family, and a peculiar man named Thomas Greene foster and bear witness to both visceral, spiritual healing and the transformational power of erotic love.