The novel’s strength lies in its "gritty" historical accuracy. By placing the story in 1952, Dunsky utilizes actual historical events, such as the protests against German reparations, to ground Lapid’s personal grief.
The story begins with the death of Moria Gafni, a young nurse whose wealthy father, a man Lapid loathes, hires the detective to investigate her apparent suicide.
As Lapid navigates the streets of West Jerusalem, he is pursued by a ruthless police officer and entangled in a web of secrets held by an enigmatic woman.