I recommend this book to all readers who love to be swept into a story (like me!) The book begins as a thriller. Paz, Caesar's wife has disappeared. César lives alone with their little boy, Hector, for several months. When one day he received an embassy in Dubai phone call asking him to come identify the body of a woman found dead on a beach. This is most likely Paz. César will therefore travel to Dubai for identification. During the trip, he recalls his love affair with Paz and tries to understand the reasons that led them to this tragic outcome ... Beautiful and strong characters, a poignant and breathless story short, a success. For a long time I had not read a good French novel!