An old man writes his final manuscript - a play about a young author trying to pen his first novel. The young man's novel tells of a team of explorers who map the dark continent of Africa and their tales of adventure and danger. The old man's play describes an ordinary man who makes a life-changing decision that he ponders for the rest of his days. He lives through his writings. At the same time, the old man's life is heading toward dusk; it is his last chance to create something memorable - something legendary.

A book about life and the decisions one makes along the way, this novel explores what it means to be truly happy with one's past and accepting of one's future.