About the book: 1940 / The author talks about the fate of people who were forced torn out of their circle, from their country, and existing separately. They are not at home, although they read Russian newspapers, go to Russian cinemas, and must arrange a life here... Including their personal lives. This is a world of sensual love, overwhelming emotions and painful, insurmountable loneliness. These relations have no future, only the present is important. Pre-war Europe, Russia is far away, serious tests lie ahead again…