1939:War has broken out, and in Albania,Bekim'sfamily take in a Jewish family fleeing from Nazi Austria. The years of war will shape his life in unimaginable ways as Bekim grows to loveHannelore, doing everything in his power to protect her. But will he be enough to keep her safe?
2019: Following a shock redundancy,Ruthis taking an extended holiday in southern Italy where she befriends localZak. When Zak's dying father asks them to solve a mystery from his past, Ruth leaps at the chance. Journeying through his homeland of Albania, Ruth and Zak race to find the sacred artefacts hidden in the mountains during the war.