稀有书经销商阿波罗和他的妻子艾玛丶刚出生的儿子一直过着幸福的生活,唯一的问题是阿波罗经常做噩梦。有一天艾玛突然失踪,阿波罗去寻找她的旅程,以及这段旅程的结果,都十分引人入胜丶描绘动人。和拉维列早期的作品《银色的恶魔》(The Devil in Silver)丶《狂喜之人》(The Ecstatic)一样,他的这本新书也有着童话的意味,并将多种文学类型融合在一起,是一部带有恐怖元素的严肃文学作品。
When the young Filipino au pair Ruby disappears from one of Denmark's most affluent neighborhoods north of Copenhagen, the neighbor, Cecilie, becomes convinced that something has happened to her. Cecilie's au pair, Angel, begins to investigate the rumors circulating, while suspicions of a crime grow. However, the case of the missing foreigner is a low priority for the police, and the newly minted investigator Aicha needs all the assistance she can get. Cecilie and Angel are ready to help, and gradually the power structures and privileges within the beautiful homes start to expose. Yet, Cecilie's commitment to uncovering the truth is put to the test when Ruby's disappearance reveals connections reaching into Cecilie's own family. She is forced to confront her blind spots and view her family and the environment in which she is raising her children in a whole new light.