'The Tempest' is a mesmerizing odyssey which dwells on treachery, remorse, forgiveness, reconciliation, politics, political malfeasance, true love (innocent love), father-daughter relationship and games played by people in power. It explains how fear, greed and power eclipse humanity. It is a tale of loss and restoration. It helps the reader appreciate the vagaries of life, the whims and fancies of the human mind, the frailties of human nature, and the power of patience.