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Susann Pásztor's new novel tells a grand story with fine wit and touching depth about a woman who must reinvent herself and her life. It is about second and third chances in life. After thirty years of marriage, Marlene suddenly finds herself a widow. Lonely and without perspective, she sits in her large empty house, refusing any support, ignoring her friend's calls, and instead planning her suicide. Until one day, an unexpected visitor stands at her door - and not only does he disrupt her plans significantly. After Rolf's death, Marlene drags herself through her daily life as a bereaved person with the help of tranquilizers, seeing her only escape as her own imminent departure. It is only when plumber Jack, her former student, shows up and moves in with her that her life begins to change: Jack turns out to be not only a fantastic cook but also a sensitive and attentive roommate. However, he cannot quite understand why Marlene is not grieving but is primarily angry. As a tender love begins to blossom between Jack and Marlene's family doctor, Ida, a letter from Rolf appears at Marlene's friend Wally's place in Vienna, possibly containing the answers to all the unanswered questions. Together with Jack and Ida, Marlene embarks on a journey that unfolds very differently than expected.