Can a fragrance change an entire life that runs smoothly without major surprises? Stuttgart librarian Frank Mühe is about to move in with his girlfriend Anna when he receives a valuable box of books as a gift from an unknown person in Florence. When he opens the box, a scent of vanilla wafts out. Memories from his past emerge out of nowhere. Frank embarks on a journey to Tuscany that turns his life upside down - in pursuit of the books and his first love. A book for all who enjoy experiencing reading with all their senses, who have a passion for books and love.