Time and again, a certain story accompanies Michael through his childhood days.

This book captivates him in a mysterious way and never lets him go. Why does the city of Tashkent cast such a spell over him? To satisfy this longing, he decides to visit the supposedly foreign city one day.

In fact, the opportunity arises unexpectedly due to professional circumstances and offers him the chance to get to know the country and its people better. But when he arrives in the distant city, his life takes a completely new turn.

Not only does he meet the love of his life, but he also finds out where his longing comes from - because this is where his roots lie. His family history holds many secrets that need to be uncovered.