About the book: 2016 / Richard, a British artist living in Paris, is gripped by the crisis of his thirties. Having cooled off towards his wife Anna, having become entangled in a love relationship on the side and having lost inspiration, he rushes about in search of something new. But the sale of a painting, once painted for his wife and which meant a lot to both, suddenly changes everything, stirring up memories, and after them, cold feelings... And now Richard has to do the almost impossible - to return the love of his wife and prove to himself and others that the separation with youth does not mean parting with deep feelings, the ability to create and a daring challenge to society…