Organic salad grown in an autarc, solar-powered and robot-controlled green house? Sure, but please serve with balsamic dressing.

Solar service vehicles with gesture-based controls and ad-hoc network connection? Why not. As long as the return on investment is delivered within under a year.

A marketing mascot coming with solar-driven super power? E voila: "Effusiolara"

Alex leads a thoroughly contented life. In Sandro she has found the right man, and the new consultancy job at a leading solar company seems tailor-made for her.
In no time, she familiarises herself with the technology and establishes a complex network incorporating both external partners and prospective clients, as well as various departments within the intricate company organisational structure. Developing long-term strategies and innovational product ideas is just as inspiring for her as implementing them practically. In addition, business trips to globally operating clients offer Alex an insight into different cultures, taking her to fascinating cities along the way. Winning new projects with innovative, successful solutions quickly enables her to gain the respect of her superiors.
As time goes by, however, her existence begins to resemble a rollercoaster ride. Grave events in her private life result in Alex throwing herself ever deeper into work. Yet slowly but surely menacing clouds are gathering there too, and soon events leave her no choice but to affect an about-face.
Alex does everything in her power to retain control. But like a game of poker, she is constantly being dealt a new hand; and no-one quite knows who holds the aces.

Summary

A daringly honest depiction of life behind the scenes at a technology company, full of memorable characters and affecting experiences, this controversial novel will appeal to insiders and outsiders alike. Full Summary