The story intertwines music, science, and existential questions. The protagonist, a composer, grapples with a profound melody that emerges during a retreat to Cornwall. As he navigates the complexities of creativity and modern music, he is drawn into a mysterious scientific phenomenon involving signals from the Sun. The narrative explores the intersection of human emotion, consciousness, and the potential existence of extraterrestrial intelligence and raises profound questions about consciousness and the nature of reality, challenging characters (and readers) to consider wider possibilities.