The story follows Abner Wiseman, a brilliant American film director of Polish-Jewish descent. Haunted by his family’s tragic history during the Holocaust, Abner travels to London to create a powerful film about a group of Jewish refugees who were betrayed in 1940.
As he delves into the research, Abner uncovers long-buried secrets and confronts the ghosts of the past. The novel is a poignant exploration of memory, guilt, and the search for truth across generations, blending historical trauma with a contemporary narrative.