Reminiscent of novels by Nick Hornby, Muriel Barbery, and Jonathan Tropper,internationally acclaimed novelist David Foenkinosdelivers a heartfelt and deftly comedic tale of new love brightening the darkaftermath of loss-and of wounded hearts finding refuge in the strangest ofplaces. After her husband's unexpected death, Natalie has erected a fortressaround her emotions-and Markus, clumsy and unassuming, will never be her knightin shining armor. Yet...

After the death of her soul mate, Nathalie loses interest in life, and finds love again in the most unexpected place.