Berlin, 2005: Will MacIntosh - the Canadian protagonist of James Macnutt's previous, acclaimed, novel On Five Dollars a Day - is now a seasoned lawyer of almost 40 years who has allowed himself a three-month sabbatical in Europe. He intends to indulge his abiding fascination with European history and culture, and perhaps even connect with his own family history. Will's interests are viewed with bemusement by his travelling companion Isaac Menshive,...