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The narrative centers on Zaza Zandukeli, an unemployed writer grappling with the haunting memory of his former lover, Martha, who took her own life. When a film studio presents him with an opportunity to write a script, Zaza sees a chance to confront his past and explore the complexities of grief and loss. This tragic detective novel weaves together personal history and creative expression, delving into the emotional turmoil that shapes Zaza's journey as he navigates his relationship with his elderly grandmother and his own troubled psyche.

"Tbilisi is the largest city and capital of Georgia, with a population of more than 1.5 million people. Situated at the boundary between Europe and Asia, this fiercely independent city is home to different ethnic groups and languages, having been fought over by rival empires and powers for centuries. This complex history of foreign dominance and independence struggles, its mixture of orthodox Christianity with Arabic and Turkish influences, and its completely unique language and script, are all reflected in the literary voices emerging from the city, just as its architecture displays an enigmatic mix of Middle Eastern, Art Nouveau, Stalinist ambition and Modernism."--Amazon.com viewed Sept. 23, 2021