La Perle De Nacre

Too much to do was the name of the game

Sabrina Prescott, an irrepressible San Franciscan, jumped at the opportunity to carry out her first full-fledged directing assignment in Tokyo.

Overwhelmed by the challenge of transposing an American musical to suit Japanese tastes, she chafed at the restrictions imposed on her by Clay Spencer, a U.S. cultural-affairs officer. But her attraction for the conservative though devastating official grew.

Could two people with differing life-styles and manners possibly fall in love? As Clay taught Sabrina to appreciate the fascinating artistry and a genuine warmth of the Japanese, they found an irresistible answer...