A novel of romantic intrigue set at the Banff Springs Hotel in the 1970's. After being appointed to manage the world famous hotel, Oscar Offenburg - a German born hotelier, indulges in illicit liaisons with exotic travellers and carries on a love affair with his sales director. Neglected, his young Polish wife Sonja finds herself emotionally involved with Dr. Raymond Bruce, a local physician. Oscar's sense of superiority does not allow him to accept defeat when Sonja leaves him. Spurred on by rejection and jealousy, he concocts his revenge. ---Publisher excerpt.