Epilogue Summary

The beach house in which hope now resides as the one Usman bought from his Syrian friend. She has renovated it, and his drawings hang on the walls. Recently, she has read a book on space exploration. Unlike He had told her, there was never an Egyptian in the Russian astronaut program. She has also read a strange story about Mig-15 planes in Latin America, taken there, perhaps, by African mercenary pilots, stolen actually, from the African government that had purchased them, repainted and then sold. Hope imagines that she may in fact see Usman again and rather constantly looks for him. In addition to her translation for a German businessman, Hope is also still working for Grosso Arvore. The project has grown extensively, and Mallabar needs a contact in the town to meet planes and manage the supply needs. There is plenty...