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The book follows the life of young Eugénie, who grows up in a provincial French town in a strict and greedy family.
Pavao Šegota, a gifted young man from a poor Podgora region, goes to study in Prague. The novel follows his struggle with his new surroundings, love, poverty and disappointments. A realistic portrayal of the ruin of talent in a foreign land.
Through essays, reflections, and historical accounts, the author attempts to explain how past events have shaped the contemporary identity of peoples and societies in this region.
The novel is known for its jazz-scene atmosphere and psychologically profound portrayal of an artist who lives for music.