In 2008, on an Israeli kibbutz, Gili celebrates her grandmother Vera's ninetieth birthday. The celebration is disrupted by the unexpected return of Nina, Vera's estranged daughter and Gili's long-absent mother. Nina's reappearance initiates a profound journey from Israel to Goli Otok, a desolate island formerly part of Yugoslavia, where Vera was held and tortured as a political prisoner five decades prior. There, these three women confront the terrible moral dilemma Vera faced, a decision that irrevocably shaped their lives.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a multi-generational family saga uncovering deep-seated secrets and intergenerational trauma.
• Delve into complex mother-daughter and grandmother-granddaughter relationships set against a historical backdrop.
• Examine themes of duty, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love in the face of profound moral challenges.
• Discover a compelling narrative by a celebrated author, translated from Hebrew.