The narrative spans across various international settings, including Alexandria during World War II, occupied Paris, Lisbon, Prague, and beyond, representing the characters' search for a new life.

The title originates from a plea made by a Republican father to his son, Fernando (a young editor), telling him never to kill, as taking a life destroys the killer's soul. The characters are "slaves to their silences," haunted by ghosts that dictate their choices.

Described as a "poet of pain," building a career on the suffering of others.

Despite carrying immense burdens, the bond between the three friends acts as a lifeline, helping them navigate a world that has fallen apart.

A philosopher who takes control of her own destiny in the 1940s.

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