A well written collection of erotic short stories/memoirs which give insight into the external and internal world of a gentle domme, the hero of the stories and games, Valery. Its an enjoyable read, and while I'm sure these stories are just a tiny bit of the jigsaw puzzle of the make up of the undoubtedly beautiful, intelligent and mysterious author, the reader comes away feeling privileged to have had a glimpse at the evolution of a young woman into a powerful, but benevolent Domina.