Paris, 1938: Marguerite and Paul are in love, defying all convention. But the war tears them apart - and Marguerite is left alone with her daughter. Rome, 2005: Luc, a successful doctor, leads a life devoid of depth. When his mother falls seriously ill, he sets off for Paris in search of clues. There he meets Jean, a police officer who accompanies him - and helps him to understand the story of his grandparents. Between past and present, Luc discovers that courage and love are inextricably linked. A novel about fate, loss and the power to find healing in the present.