After World War II, wealthy Austrian industrialist Alexander Jessiersky is tormented by guilt, convinced he inadvertently caused his neighbor, Count Luna, to be sent to a concentration camp. When Jessiersky becomes convinced Luna survived and is seeking revenge, a paranoid cat-and-mouse game ensues, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.

This psychological drama follows Jessiersky's increasingly desperate and eerie search for his elusive nemesis through varied landscapes, from unsettling houses to Rome's catacombs, as he grapples with the terrifying possibility of Luna's vengeful return. It's a dark, unsettling, and at times darkly comic exploration of post-war guilt and the uncanny.

Why You Should Read?

• Engaging psychological suspense that delves into the nature of guilt and retribution.
• A unique post-war narrative exploring themes of paranoia, revenge, and the uncanny.
• Presents a darkly comic and unsettling atmosphere, praised for its imaginative detail.
• A compelling, atmospheric story that will keep you questioning until the very end.