In the historical novels of the Memory series, deep psychologism gets along with an exciting detective story, chilling historical details with tender, touching love scenes.... England, 1943. The second world warrior is in full swing. Residents of the coastal village of Tyneham are ordered to leave their homes: the British army will conduct military exercises here. The Ministry of Defense also requisitions the estate of Lord Albert Standish, but on the eve of departure, a real tragedy is played out in the old estate...