Håkan von Enke, a retired naval officer, vanishes during his routine morning walk in Stockholm. Detective Kurt Wallander becomes unofficially involved when he learns Håkan is engaged to his daughter Linda. As Wallander investigates, he uncovers that Håkan had previously sought to discuss a controversial incident from his past, potentially linking it to his disappearance. The case deepens when Håkan's wife also goes missing, compelling Wallander to confront deeply unsettling truths about human connection and hidden lives.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a deeply personal investigation for Kurt Wallander, testing his professional resolve and private life.
• Delve into a complex mystery spanning decades, revealing old secrets and their dangerous consequences.
• Explore themes of trust, identity, and the unsettling idea that even loved ones can harbor unknown pasts.
• Engage with Henning Mankell's masterful storytelling in this acclaimed Wallander novel.