Michel Kacenelenbogen

Ludovic, a successful forty-something architect, begins a romance with Nathalie, the mother of two young girls, Laëtitia and Luna. As their budding love grows, Ludovic feels increasingly close to them. But when Nathalie decides to distance herself from him, he starts to lose his grip. Thus begins a long downward spiral.

Lola Arendt, 8, vanishes while on vacation on a wild Scottish island. Shattered by her disappearance, her parents, Sarah and Martin, separate. Two years later, Lola is found at the exact same spot. Martin returns to the island to bring her home. His delight at being reunited with Lola soon gives way to suspicion and fear. Why won't Lola talk? Who are these men watching them? What did Sarah know about Lola's disappearance? And who is beautiful and mysterious Norah Kross? When the weather conspires to stop them leaving, Martin and Lola embark on a journey across the island with Norah, headed for a tragic discovery...