In a retelling of the classic Maugham tale, Abdullah, the very old servant of a merchant, recognizes Death disguised as an old woman and decides to try to put off his appointment with her by running away.

Throughout the summer and early fall, an old man goes out and gathers a variety of flowers and herbs until the time comes to make his special tea

While looking at a box of faded old photographs at his grandmother's summer cottage, Jon finds he has become part of the pictures

Through a series of poetic narratives, three girlfriends explore the world of the early 1950s, a microcosm of dog weddings, a visiting cousin with a secret, the courting couple across the street, and a myriad of other topics, on a hot summer day in Georgia.