About the book: 2020 / Our days. Sunny autumn day in Sicily. Divers, treasure hunters, are trying to recover an old plane from the bottom of the sea. German historian Nina finds her grandfather Moritz, who was considered missing during World War II, on the passenger list. This is a secret kept by her family. Soon Nina meets a strange woman in Sicily who claims to be Moritz's daughter. But how is this possible? Tunisia, 1942. The colorful quarter of Piccola Sicily, three religions get along here in good neighborliness... They got along until the war came. At the Majestic Hotel, German war photographer Moritz sees Yasmina and pianist Victor for the first time. From this day on, their lives will be intricately intertwined. They can only follow the destiny of fate, mektub. Or still try to escape from the trap into which war, love and traditions drove all three. The novel is inspired by a true story.