An incredible story that will take you into a whirlwind of passion and tragedy, set in the heart of Bitola.
The Sephardic Jews live a peaceful life until they are confronted with the cruelty of war. Allegra, trapped in a loveless marriage, dares to run away with her lover Yeshua, but their forbidden love ends tragically when her husband, Rachamim, kills Yeshua.
Young Eliezer, who accidentally escapes deportation, finds love in the arms of the Christian Maria.
The story is intertwined with the courage of Nesima, a Muslim woman who risks everything in those difficult times to save Allegra and Eliezer. Sometimes, even in the most difficult moments, there are moments of happiness. Some members of the organization "Hashomer Hatzair" shortly before deportation, through illegal channels, leave for the promised land, and thus they will be saved.
This extraordinary novel with its mosaic of stories is a poignant testimony to the strength of the human spirit, the tragedy of war, and the hope that is born in the darkest times.
