Jeff Atman, a journalist, is in Venice to cover the opening of the Biennale. He's expecting to see a load of art, go to a lot of parties and drink too many bellinis. He's not expecting to meet the spellbinding Laura, who will completely transform his few days in the city.<br><br>So begins a story of erotic love and spiritual learning that will reach its conclusion amidst the ghats of Varanasi.