The Berlin of the 1920s serves as the backdrop for this lively novel, whose fast-paced and witty episodes revolve around the family of a factory director, providing amusing descriptions of the Berlin bourgeoisie while also venturing into other social circles. In keeping with the rhythm of life in the 1920s, the metropolis is often traversed in rapid car rides, while all of Berlin gathers for the six-day race, where the sporty and cheeky factory owner's daughter, Ortrud, falls in love with the cyclist and rising star, Bert Lücke. A novel for lovers of Berlin and those who wish to become one.