Syringa

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Set against the backdrop of New Year's Eve in Berlin, this literary thriller weaves a complex narrative of a decades-long love affair recounted by an ex-journalist facing imminent assassination. As he reflects on the doomed relationship, the story intertwines with that of Hissel, an AWOL German soldier tasked with eliminating those linked to the woman's mysterious disappearance. With time running out, the characters confront their pasts, leading to moments of atonement and violent retribution, all while the tension builds toward a critical climax.